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Lasagne vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lasagne and mozzarella cheese sticks different?

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher than lasagne in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin K, vitamin B2, zinc, manganese, and vitamin B1.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks cover your daily need for phosphorus, 35% more than lasagne.
  • Lasagne is lower in sodium.

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks types were used in this article.

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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 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +276.1%
Contains more IronIron +18.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +211.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.2µg

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% 32% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +262.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~26µg

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
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more WaterWater +88.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.3%
Contains more FatsFats +263.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.2%
Contains more OtherOther +136.9%

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% 27% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +143.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1078.8%

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
88% 3% 5% 2%
Starch: 21.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.17 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0.23 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +47.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +420%
Contains more StarchStarch +120.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +95%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Mozzarella cheese sticks DV% diff.
Phosphorus 115mg 358mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 5.104g 31%
Sodium 373mg 1008mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.95µg 26%
Calcium 88mg 331mg 24%
Fats 4.92g 17.87g 20%
Saturated fat 2.348g 6.643g 20%
Vitamin K 7µg 25.4µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.257mg 14%
Protein 7.28g 13.56g 13%
Zinc 0.87mg 1.98mg 10%
Calories 135kcal 324kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.15mg 7%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.363mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 4.287g 6%
Vitamin A 41µg 96µg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 32mg 5%
Starch 9.83g 21.67g 5%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Carbs 15.36g 27.22g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.98mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.084mg 3%
Copper 0.09mg 0.067mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 3%
Iron 0.71mg 0.84mg 2%
Potassium 196mg 121mg 2%
Selenium 15.9µg 16.2µg 1%
Fructose 1.04g 0.2g 1%
Folate 24µg 26µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.38mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.74mg 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 25.62g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Magnesium 20mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 3.11g 2.83g N/A
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g 0%
Trans fat 0.196g 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.441mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 4.306g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 635mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.295g)
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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/nutrients

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

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