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Lasagne vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between lasagne and ice cream sandwich

  • Lasagne is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, fiber, phosphorus, and iron, yet ice cream sandwich is higher in copper, manganese, and vitamin B2.
  • Lasagne covers your daily selenium needs 23% more than ice cream sandwich.
  • The amount of sodium in ice cream sandwich is lower.
  • The glycemic index of lasagne is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Ice cream sandwich.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.4%
Contains more IronIron +173.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +45%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +412.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +97.4%
~equal in Calcium ~86mg

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% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
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 0% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +335.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +560%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +438.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +190%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.566mg

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
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.7%
Contains more WaterWater +44.9%
Contains more OtherOther +42.7%
Contains more FatsFats +74.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141.8%

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
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +424.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.317g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Ice cream sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 15.9µg 3.1µg 23%
Copper 0.09mg 0.254mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.05µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 2.272g 12%
Sodium 373mg 129mg 11%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.381mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.028mg 7%
Carbs 15.36g 37.14g 7%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Phosphorus 115mg 72mg 6%
Fats 4.92g 8.57g 6%
Protein 7.28g 4.29g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.146mg 6%
Iron 0.71mg 0.26mg 6%
Vitamin K 7µg 1.3µg 5%
Vitamin A 41µg 86µg 5%
Calories 135kcal 237kcal 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.111mg 3%
Choline 23.2mg 8mg 3%
Folate 24µg 34µg 3%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.4mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 2.661g 2%
Magnesium 20mg 29mg 2%
Potassium 196mg 115mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.209mg 2%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.6mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 4mg 1%
Cholesterol 17mg 21mg 1%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 37.14g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Calcium 88mg 86mg 0%
Sugar 3.11g 18.57g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 1.566mg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Saturated fat 2.348g 2.317g 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Ice cream sandwich
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
18%
Lasagne
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.