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Lasagne vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lasagne and pecan different?

  • Lasagne is higher in selenium; however, pecan is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for pecan is 187% higher.
  • Lasagne contains 4 times more selenium than pecan. While lasagne contains 15.9µg of selenium, pecan contains only 3.8µg.
  • Lasagne has less saturated fat.
  • Pecan has a lower glycemic index (10) than lasagne (28).

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Nuts, pecans are the varieties 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%
Pecan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +318.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +505%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.2%
Contains more IronIron +256.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +420.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2231.6%

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%
Pecan
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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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +842.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +74.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~22µg

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
Pecan
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9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +1913.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26%
Contains more FatsFats +1362.8%
~equal in Carbs ~13.86g
~equal in Other ~1.48g

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
Pecan
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9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2220.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4891.7%

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
Pecan
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10% 88%
Starch: 0.46 g
Sucrose: 3.9 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +2037%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2225%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2500%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +622.2%
~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 Pecan
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Pecan DV% diff.
Manganese 0.193mg 4.5mg 187%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 21.614g 141%
Copper 0.09mg 1.2mg 123%
Fats 4.92g 71.97g 103%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 40.801g 98%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.66mg 49%
Zinc 0.87mg 4.53mg 33%
Fiber 1.7g 9.6g 32%
Calories 135kcal 691kcal 28%
Magnesium 20mg 121mg 24%
Phosphorus 115mg 277mg 23%
Iron 0.71mg 2.53mg 23%
Selenium 15.9µg 3.8µg 22%
Saturated fat 2.348g 6.18g 17%
Sodium 373mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.863mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.21mg 7%
Potassium 196mg 410mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Starch 9.83g 0.46g 4%
Vitamin A 41µg 3µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 1.4mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.13mg 4%
Protein 7.28g 9.17g 4%
Vitamin K 7µg 3.5µg 3%
Choline 23.2mg 40.5mg 3%
Calcium 88mg 70mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 1.167mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 1.1mg 2%
Carbs 15.36g 13.86g 1%
Fructose 1.04g 0.04g 1%
Folate 24µg 22µg 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 4.26g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 3.97g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.262mg 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Pecan
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%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.832g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/nutrients

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

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