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Lasagne vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lasagne and margarine

  • Lasagne is richer in selenium, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3, yet margarine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for margarine is 72% higher.
  • Margarine contains less sodium.
  • Margarine has a lower glycemic index than lasagne.

Food types used in this article are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.

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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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +988.9%
Contains more IronIron +1083.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6543.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +230%
Contains more FolateFolate +2300%
Contains more CholineCholine +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1897.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +958.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1228.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4450%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2094.3%
Contains more WaterWater +329%
Contains more FatsFats +1540.4%
Contains more OtherOther +21.7%

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
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2111.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5512.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Margarine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 24.302g 159%
Fats 4.92g 80.71g 117%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 38.877g 93%
Vitamin A 41µg 819µg 86%
Vitamin K 7µg 93µg 72%
Saturated fat 2.348g 15.189g 58%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 9mg 54%
Calories 135kcal 717kcal 29%
Selenium 15.9µg 0µg 29%
Phosphorus 115mg 5mg 16%
Sodium 373mg 2mg 16%
Protein 7.28g 0.16g 14%
Copper 0.09mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.1µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.009mg 9%
Calcium 88mg 3mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.023mg 9%
Iron 0.71mg 0.06mg 8%
Zinc 0.87mg 0mg 8%
Manganese 0.193mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Folate 24µg 1µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.01mg 5%
Potassium 196mg 18mg 5%
Carbs 15.36g 0.7g 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Magnesium 20mg 3mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0.2mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.037mg 3%
Choline 23.2mg 12.4mg 2%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 0.7g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g 14.89g 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 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g 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 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.841g)
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.