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Lasagne vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lasagne and Noodles?

  • Lasagne is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, yet Noodles is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Noodles's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 18% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Noodles is lower.

We used Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked types 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.
Lasagne
Lasagne
4
:
6
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.3%
Contains more Potassium +415.8%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Iron +107%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +63.2%
Contains more Selenium +50.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.098
Lasagne
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.3%
Contains more Potassium +415.8%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Iron +107%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +63.2%
Contains more Selenium +50.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.098

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
7
:
5
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Vitamin A +1981%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.9%
Contains more Folate +250%
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%
Noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1981%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.9%
Contains more Folate +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
4
:
1
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Protein +60.4%
Contains more Fats +137.7%
Contains more Other +214%
Contains more Carbs +63.8%
Equal in Water - 67.73
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
Noodles
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +60.4%
Contains more Fats +137.7%
Contains more Other +214%
Contains more Carbs +63.8%
Equal in Water - 67.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
1
:
2
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.5%
Lasagne
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Noodles
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
5
:
1
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1250%
Contains more Glucose +1228.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
Noodles
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1250%
Contains more Glucose +1228.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 23.96g Noodles
Protein 7.28g 4.54g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 2.07g Lasagne
Carbs 15.36g 25.16g Noodles
Calories 135kcal 138kcal Noodles
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g 0g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g 0.4g Noodles
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g Lasagne
Calcium 88mg 12mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 1.47mg Noodles
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Noodles
Phosphorus 115mg 76mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 38mg Lasagne
Sodium 373mg 5mg Noodles
Zinc 0.87mg 0.65mg Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.098mg Noodles
Manganese 0.193mg 0.315mg Noodles
Selenium 15.9µg 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin A 437IU 21IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 6µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.17mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.289mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.136mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 2.077mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.263mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.046mg Lasagne
Folate 24µg 84µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.09µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 0µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.043mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg 0.138mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.19mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg 0.365mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg 0.137mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.086mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.24mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg 0.22mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg 0.121mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 17mg 29mg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g 0.029g Noodles
Saturated Fat 2.348g 0.419g Noodles
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 0.581g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.552g Noodles
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 Noodles
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
21%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.929g)
Which food is cheaper?
Noodles
Noodles is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.