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Lasagne vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lasagne and pineapple cake?

  • Lasagne is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and zinc, while pineapple cake is higher in vitamin B1, iron, manganese, and vitamin B2.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 12744% higher.
  • Pineapple cake has 4 times less vitamin B12 than lasagne. Lasagne has 0.33µg of vitamin B12, while pineapple cake has 0.08µg.

We used Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75%
Contains more ZincZinc +180.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.4%
Contains more IronIron +108.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.087mg

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%
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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +218471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~26µg

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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +108%
Contains more WaterWater +119.4%
Contains more FatsFats +145.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +228.8%
~equal in Other ~1.6g

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
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +195.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +658%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Pineapple cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 153mg 12744%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 3.282g 19%
Selenium 15.9µg 9.4µg 12%
Carbs 15.36g 50.5g 12%
Fats 4.92g 12.1g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.08µg 10%
Iron 0.71mg 1.48mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 5.194g 9%
Calories 135kcal 319kcal 9%
Protein 7.28g 3.5g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.034mg 7%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.35mg 7%
Vitamin K 7µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.156mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.31mg 5%
Phosphorus 115mg 82mg 5%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Fiber 1.7g 0.8g 4%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Calcium 88mg 120mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.348g 2.915g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 1.19mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.202mg 2%
Vitamin A 41µg 62µg 2%
Potassium 196mg 112mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 13mg 2%
Cholesterol 17mg 22mg 2%
Sodium 373mg 319mg 2%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Folate 24µg 26µg 1%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 49.7g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g N/A
Copper 0.09mg 0.087mg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.117mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0.264mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.167mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.081mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g 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 N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Pineapple cake
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
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.567g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.