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Lasagne vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lasagne and lentil soup

  • Lasagne is richer than lentil soup in selenium, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin A, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for lasagne is 28% higher.
  • Lasagne contains 5 times more saturated fat than lentil soup. Lasagne contains 2.348g of saturated fat, while lentil soup contains 0.45g.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index than lentil soup.

Food types used in this article are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve.

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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 6.4% 5.1% 13% 40% 23% 8.2% 32% 69% 16% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +190%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5200%
Contains more IronIron +50.7%

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.
Lasagne
Lasagne
11
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 5.7% 2.3% 0% 0% 18% 10% 10% 8.4% 21% 15% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.07mg

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% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.7%
Contains more FatsFats +339.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.2%
Contains more OtherOther +27.6%
Contains more WaterWater +21%

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
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +238.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +233.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Lentil soup DV% diff.
Selenium 15.9µg 0.3µg 28%
Saturated fat 2.348g 0.45g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.12µg 9%
Calcium 88mg 17mg 7%
Sodium 373mg 532mg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Protein 7.28g 3.74g 7%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.545mg 6%
Phosphorus 115mg 74mg 6%
Vitamin K 7µg 6%
Fats 4.92g 1.12g 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 3mg 5%
Iron 0.71mg 1.07mg 5%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.3mg 5%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Vitamin A 41µg 7µg 4%
Calories 135kcal 56kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.14mg 4%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Magnesium 20mg 9mg 3%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.12mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 0.52g 3%
Copper 0.09mg 0.07mg 2%
Carbs 15.36g 8.16g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.09mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.13g 2%
Potassium 196mg 144mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.045mg 2%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Folate 24µg 20µg 1%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 1.7mg 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 8.16g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
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 N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 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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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Lentil soup
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
8%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.898g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/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.