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Lasagne vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lasagne and potato chips different?

  • Lasagne is richer in selenium and vitamin B12, while potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, and vitamin B3.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 55% more than lasagne.
  • Potato chips are lower in sodium.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index (56) than lasagne (28).

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +235%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +550.5%
Contains more IronIron +129.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +240%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1144%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +971.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +441%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +215.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.6%
~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +3630%
Contains more FatsFats +603.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +244.4%
Contains more OtherOther +129.3%
~equal in Protein ~7g

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +459.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2710.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 12.17g 78%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 9.11mg 55%
Fats 4.92g 34.6g 46%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.66mg 41%
Saturated fat 2.348g 10.96g 39%
Potassium 196mg 1275mg 32%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 31.1mg 32%
Copper 0.09mg 0.306mg 24%
Histidine 0.183mg 153mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 9.84g 20%
Calories 135kcal 536kcal 20%
Sodium 373mg 8mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 3.827mg 14%
Selenium 15.9µg 8.1µg 14%
Vitamin K 7µg 22.1µg 13%
Carbs 15.36g 52.9g 13%
Iron 0.71mg 1.63mg 12%
Fiber 1.7g 4.8g 12%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.44mg 11%
Magnesium 20mg 67mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.197mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.167mg 8%
Phosphorus 115mg 165mg 7%
Calcium 88mg 24mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin A 41µg 0µg 5%
Folate 24µg 45µg 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Choline 23.2mg 37.5mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.402mg 2%
Zinc 0.87mg 1.09mg 2%
Protein 7.28g 7g 1%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 48.1g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 0.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.392mg 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 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 Potato 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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.612g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.