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Lasagne vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lasagne and Pilaf different?

  • Lasagne is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Pilaf is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Pilaf is 47% higher.
  • Lasagne contains 17 times more Vitamin B12 than Pilaf. While Lasagne contains 0.33µg of Vitamin B12, Pilaf contains only 0.02µg.
  • Pilaf has less Saturated Fat.

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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%
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more IronIron +243.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +357%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.8%
~equal in Calcium ~83mg
~equal in Potassium ~188mg

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% 26% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Pilaf
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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 14% 0.84% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3021.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +64%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +761.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +301%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +227.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +783.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Pilaf
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10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +259.1%
Contains more WaterWater +781.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +396.8%
Contains more OtherOther +145.9%

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
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +371.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.9%

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
Pilaf
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98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +80%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +830%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +624.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Pilaf
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Pilaf Opinion
Calories 135kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Protein 7.28g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 4.92g 1.37g Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Net carbs 13.66g 75.11g Pilaf
Carbs 15.36g 76.31g Pilaf
Cholesterol 17mg 1mg Pilaf
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Magnesium 20mg 32mg Pilaf
Calcium 88mg 83mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 188mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Sugar 3.11g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Zinc 0.87mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Starch 9.83g 71.23g Pilaf
Phosphorus 115mg 154mg Pilaf
Sodium 373mg 1303mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 14IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 41µg 4µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.04mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.193mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 15.9µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.087mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.02µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 0.5µg Lasagne
Folate 24µg 212µg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0.196g 0g Pilaf
Choline 23.2mg 17.5mg Lasagne
Saturated Fat 2.348g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 0.373g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.377g Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.219mg 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.578mg 0.523mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg 0.189mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.145mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.32mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.183mg 0.15mg Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Pilaf
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
19%
Lasagne
47%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 930mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/nutrients

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

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