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Lasagne vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lasagne and Mussels

  • Lasagne has less Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 986% more.
  • Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +846.5%
Contains more Magnesium +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.8%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains more Zinc +206.9%
Contains more Copper +65.6%
Contains more Manganese +3423.3%
Contains more Selenium +463.5%
Equal in Sodium - 369
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +846.5%
Contains more Magnesium +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.8%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains more Zinc +206.9%
Contains more Copper +65.6%
Contains more Manganese +3423.3%
Contains more Selenium +463.5%
Equal in Sodium - 369

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin C +444%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +467.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.1%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7172.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin C +444%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +467.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.1%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7172.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +107.8%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Protein +226.9%
Contains more Other +102.5%
Equal in Fats - 4.48
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Carbs +107.8%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Protein +226.9%
Contains more Other +102.5%
Equal in Fats - 4.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.9%
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 7.39g Lasagne
Protein 7.28g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 4.92g 4.48g Lasagne
Carbs 15.36g 7.39g Lasagne
Calories 135kcal 172kcal Mussels
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g Mussels
Fiber 1.7g 0g Lasagne
Calcium 88mg 33mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 20mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 115mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 196mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 373mg 369mg Mussels
Zinc 0.87mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.09mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.193mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 15.9µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 437IU 304IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.1mg Lasagne
Folate 24µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.219mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.224mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 0.578mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 0.486mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.164mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.285mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.183mg 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 17mg 56mg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g Mussels
Saturated Fat 2.348g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 1.014g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 1.212g Mussels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Lasagne
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.498g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Lasagne
Lasagne is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/nutrients

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

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