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Lasagne vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lasagne and Gratin

  • Lasagne has more Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Gratin is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Lasagne covers your daily Selenium needs 24% more than Gratin.
  • Lasagne contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +488.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Iron ~0.64mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.3% 26% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 16% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +296%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.064mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.3%
Contains more FatsFats +54.3%
Contains more OtherOther +32.5%
~equal in Water ~74g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lasagne Gratin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Gratin Opinion
Calories 135kcal 132kcal Lasagne
Protein 7.28g 5.06g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 7.59g Gratin
Vitamin C 2.5mg 9.9mg Gratin
Net carbs 13.66g 9.47g Lasagne
Carbs 15.36g 11.27g Lasagne
Cholesterol 17mg 23mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Calcium 88mg 119mg Gratin
Potassium 196mg 396mg Gratin
Iron 0.71mg 0.64mg Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g Gratin
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Gratin
Copper 0.09mg 0.16mg Gratin
Zinc 0.87mg 0.69mg Lasagne
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Phosphorus 115mg 113mg Lasagne
Sodium 373mg 433mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 264IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 41µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.85mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.193mg 0.161mg Lasagne
Selenium 15.9µg 2.7µg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.064mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.116mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.993mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.174mg Gratin
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg Lasagne
Folate 24µg 11µg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g Gratin
Choline 23.2mg Lasagne
Saturated Fat 2.348g 4.733g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.276g Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg 0.192mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.578mg 0.443mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg 0.381mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.117mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.254mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.183mg 0.151mg Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Gratin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Lasagne
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.385g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients
  2. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.