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Lasagne vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lasagne and Nachos

  • Lasagne is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, yet Nachos are higher in Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Nachos covers your daily Vitamin E needs 22% more than Lasagne.
  • Lasagne contains 5 times more Vitamin B12 than Nachos. While Lasagne contains 0.33µg of Vitamin B12, Nachos contain only 0.07µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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.
Lasagne
Lasagne
5
:
5
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Calcium +39.7%
Contains more Copper +40.6%
Contains more Selenium +84.9%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.2%
Contains more Potassium +84.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.75
Equal in Zinc - 0.86
Equal in Manganese - 0.187
Lasagne
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Nachos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +39.7%
Contains more Copper +40.6%
Contains more Selenium +84.9%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.2%
Contains more Potassium +84.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.75
Equal in Zinc - 0.86
Equal in Manganese - 0.187

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
5
:
6
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Vitamin A +1981%
Contains more Vitamin C +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.5%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +175.7%
Lasagne
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%
Nachos
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin A +1981%
Contains more Vitamin C +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.5%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +175.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
2
:
3
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Protein +68.5%
Contains more Water +89.5%
Contains more Fats +337%
Contains more Carbs +127.3%
Contains more Other +19.1%
Lasagne
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Nachos
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +68.5%
Contains more Water +89.5%
Contains more Fats +337%
Contains more Carbs +127.3%
Contains more Other +19.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
0
:
3
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +697.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1064%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.173
Lasagne
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Nachos
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +697.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1064%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.173

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
3
:
2
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +188.2%
Contains more Lactose +171.7%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.53
Lasagne
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
Nachos
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +188.2%
Contains more Lactose +171.7%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.53

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 7.28g 4.32g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 15.36g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 135kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 9.83g 28.33g Nachos
Fructose 1.04g 0g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 1.7g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 88mg 63mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 0.75mg Nachos
Magnesium 20mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 115mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 196mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 373mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 0.87mg 0.86mg Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.064mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.193mg 0.187mg Lasagne
Selenium 15.9µg 8.6µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 21IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 5µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 1.1mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.123mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.133mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.63mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 24µg 10µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.07µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.042mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg 0.156mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.187mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg 0.521mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg 0.156mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.094mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.229mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg 0.25mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg 0.135mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 17mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.196g 0.058g Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.348g 2.173g Nachos
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.617g Nachos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Nachos
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
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.175g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.