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Lasagne vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between lasagne and popcorn

  • Lasagne has more selenium and vitamin B12, while popcorn has more fiber, manganese, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, and copper.
  • Popcorn's daily need coverage for fiber is 51% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in popcorn is lower.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lasagne is 28, while the glycemic index of popcorn is 62.

The food types used in this comparison are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.

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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 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1157.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +620%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.9%
Contains more IronIron +349.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +191.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +254%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +211.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +476.7%

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 0% 3.3% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +310%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~21.2mg

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
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +2034.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +406.4%
~equal in Fats ~4.54g
~equal in Other ~1.42g

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
16% 24% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +85.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +435.3%

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%
Starch: 54.4 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1228.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1385.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +453.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +33.3%
~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 Popcorn
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Popcorn DV% diff.
Fiber 1.7g 14.5g 51%
Manganese 0.193mg 1.113mg 40%
Phosphorus 115mg 358mg 35%
Iron 0.71mg 3.19mg 31%
Magnesium 20mg 144mg 30%
Selenium 15.9µg 0µg 29%
Carbs 15.36g 77.78g 21%
Zinc 0.87mg 3.08mg 20%
Copper 0.09mg 0.262mg 19%
Starch 9.83g 54.4g 18%
Sodium 373mg 8mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Calories 135kcal 387kcal 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 2.318g 13%
Protein 7.28g 12.94g 11%
Calcium 88mg 7mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.348g 0.637g 8%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 2.308mg 5%
Vitamin K 7µg 1.2µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.51mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.29mg 4%
Potassium 196mg 329mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.104mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.157mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 41µg 10µg 3%
Folate 24µg 31µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 0.95g 2%
Fructose 1.04g 0.07g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.083mg 1%
Fats 4.92g 4.54g 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 63.28g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 0.87g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Choline 23.2mg 21.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.252mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.59mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.367mg 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 Popcorn
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
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.711g)
Which food is cheaper?
Popcorn
Popcorn is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/nutrients

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

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