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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.

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.
Lasagne
Lasagne
2
:
8
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Calcium +1157.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +349.3%
Contains more Magnesium +620%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.3%
Contains more Potassium +67.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +254%
Contains more Copper +191.1%
Contains more Manganese +476.7%
Lasagne
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1157.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +349.3%
Contains more Magnesium +620%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.3%
Contains more Potassium +67.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +254%
Contains more Copper +191.1%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Lasagne
Lasagne
5
:
6
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Vitamin A +123%
Contains more Vitamin E +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Folate +29.2%
Lasagne
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Popcorn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +123%
Contains more Vitamin E +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Folate +29.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
3
:
2
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Water +2034.6%
Contains more Other +10.6%
Contains more Protein +77.7%
Contains more Carbs +406.4%
Equal in Fats - 4.54
Equal in Other - 1.42
Lasagne
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Popcorn
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 Water +2034.6%
Contains more Other +10.6%
Contains more Protein +77.7%
Contains more Carbs +406.4%
Equal in Fats - 4.54
Equal in Other - 1.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
1
:
2
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435.3%
Lasagne
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Popcorn
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
3
:
2
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Glucose +1228.6%
Contains more Fructose +1385.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +453.4%
Contains more Sucrose +33.3%
Lasagne
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
Popcorn
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 Glucose +1228.6%
Contains more Fructose +1385.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +453.4%
Contains more Sucrose +33.3%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 63.28g Popcorn
Protein 7.28g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 4.92g 4.54g Lasagne
Carbs 15.36g 77.78g Popcorn
Calories 135kcal 387kcal Popcorn
Starch 9.83g 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 1.04g 0.07g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 1.7g 14.5g Popcorn
Calcium 88mg 7mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Magnesium 20mg 144mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 115mg 358mg Popcorn
Potassium 196mg 329mg Popcorn
Sodium 373mg 8mg Popcorn
Zinc 0.87mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Copper 0.09mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Manganese 0.193mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 15.9µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 196IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 10µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.29mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.104mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.083mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 2.308mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.157mg Popcorn
Folate 24µg 31µg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 1.2µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.085mg
Threonine 0.219mg 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 0.578mg 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.486mg 0.338mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.285mg 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.183mg 0.367mg Popcorn
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.196g Popcorn
Saturated Fat 2.348g 0.637g Popcorn
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 0.95g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 2.318g Popcorn
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Popcorn
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Lasagne
17%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.