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Lasagne vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lasagne and plantain chips

  • Lasagne is richer in selenium and vitamin B12, yet plantain chips are richer in vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin K, potassium, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for plantain chips is 33% higher.
  • Lasagne contains less saturated fat.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index than plantain chips.

Food types used in this article are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.

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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 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +877.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +135.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3875%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +301%
Contains more IronIron +36.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43%

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 107% 23% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1184%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +240.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +277%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +308.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.065mg

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
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +219.3%
Contains more WaterWater +3290.9%
Contains more FatsFats +501.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +315.6%
Contains more OtherOther +40.1%

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
32% 22% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +220.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2611.1%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +416.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +70.4%
~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 Plantain chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Plantain chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 11.739g 75%
Fats 4.92g 29.59g 38%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 32.1mg 33%
Selenium 15.9µg 0.4µg 28%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 5.04mg 28%
Saturated fat 2.348g 8.337g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.46mg 26%
Calories 135kcal 531kcal 20%
Vitamin K 7µg 28.6µg 18%
Starch 9.83g 50.8g 17%
Potassium 196mg 786mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 1.1mg 16%
Carbs 15.36g 63.84g 16%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Copper 0.09mg 0.198mg 12%
Magnesium 20mg 71mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 5.632g 10%
Protein 7.28g 2.28g 10%
Calcium 88mg 9mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 3.5g 7%
Sodium 373mg 202mg 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.802mg 5%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.37mg 5%
Phosphorus 115mg 78mg 5%
Choline 23.2mg 0mg 4%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.276mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin A 41µg 69µg 3%
Folate 24µg 35µg 3%
Iron 0.71mg 0.97mg 3%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 60.34g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 0.92g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.065mg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g 0.185g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Plantain chips
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
42%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients

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

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