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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 is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 55% more than Lasagne.
  • Potato chips is lower in Sodium.

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% 26% 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 Opinion
Calories 135kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Protein 7.28g 7g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 34.6g Potato chips
Vitamin C 2.5mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Net carbs 13.66g 48.1g Potato chips
Carbs 15.36g 52.9g Potato chips
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Magnesium 20mg 67mg Potato chips
Calcium 88mg 24mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 1275mg Potato chips
Iron 0.71mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Sugar 3.11g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 1.7g 4.8g Potato chips
Copper 0.09mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Zinc 0.87mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Phosphorus 115mg 165mg Potato chips
Sodium 373mg 8mg Potato chips
Vitamin A 437IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 41µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.193mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 15.9µg 8.1µg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Folate 24µg 45µg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.196g Potato chips
Choline 23.2mg 37.5mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 2.348g 10.96g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 12.17g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.219mg 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.578mg 0.419mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg 0.424mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.11mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.31mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 0.183mg 153mg Potato chips
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
19%
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.