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Lasagne vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between lasagne and molasses

  • Lasagne has more vitamin B12 and phosphorus, while molasses have more manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, and calcium.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for manganese is 58% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in molasses is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Molasses.

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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1110%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +646.9%
Contains more IronIron +564.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +441.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +692.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.9%

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
10
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% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +449.2%
~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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +4820%
Contains more WaterWater +224.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +386.5%
Contains more OtherOther +110.2%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5393.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +766%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5344.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1181.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1129.8%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Molasses DV% diff.
Manganese 0.193mg 1.53mg 58%
Magnesium 20mg 242mg 53%
Iron 0.71mg 4.72mg 50%
Copper 0.09mg 0.487mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.67mg 42%
Potassium 196mg 1464mg 37%
Carbs 15.36g 74.73g 20%
Fructose 1.04g 12.79g 15%
Protein 7.28g 0g 15%
Sodium 373mg 37mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Phosphorus 115mg 31mg 12%
Calcium 88mg 205mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.348g 0.018g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.804mg 10%
Calories 135kcal 290kcal 8%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Fats 4.92g 0.1g 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0mg 6%
Folate 24µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.002mg 6%
Vitamin K 7µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin A 41µg 0µg 5%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.29mg 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 0.032g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.93mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg 3%
Selenium 15.9µg 17.8µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.05g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.041mg 2%
Choline 23.2mg 13.3mg 2%
Net carbs 13.66g 74.73g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 74.72g N/A
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 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Molasses
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
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 71.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/nutrients

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

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