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Lasagne vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lasagne and Potato pancake different?

  • Lasagne is higher in Selenium, however, Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, Copper, Choline, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Potato pancake is 28% higher.
  • Lasagne contains 2 times more Selenium than Potato pancake. While Lasagne contains 15.9µg of Selenium, Potato pancake contains only 8.9µg.
  • Lasagne has less Sodium.

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Potato pancakes are the varieties 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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217.3%
Contains more IronIron +135.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.7%

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% 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 92% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1004%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +267.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +219.8%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.672mg

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.7%
Contains more WaterWater +48.4%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.1%
Contains more OtherOther +128%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +112.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1635.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.496g

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
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +38.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +22.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +85.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +1900%
Contains more StarchStarch +112.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 pancake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Potato pancake Opinion
Calories 135kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Protein 7.28g 6.08g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 14.76g Potato pancake
Vitamin C 2.5mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 13.66g 24.51g Potato pancake
Carbs 15.36g 27.81g Potato pancake
Cholesterol 17mg 95mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 11IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 20mg 36mg Potato pancake
Calcium 88mg 32mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 622mg Potato pancake
Iron 0.71mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Sugar 3.11g 1.79g Potato pancake
Fiber 1.7g 3.3g Potato pancake
Copper 0.09mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Zinc 0.87mg 0.7mg Lasagne
Starch 9.83g 20.88g Potato pancake
Phosphorus 115mg 128mg Potato pancake
Sodium 373mg 764mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 113IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 32µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.23mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.193mg 0.26mg Potato pancake
Selenium 15.9µg 8.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.29µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 2.7µg Lasagne
Folate 24µg 41µg Potato pancake
Trans Fat 0.196g Potato pancake
Choline 23.2mg 74.2mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 2.348g 2.496g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 7.516g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.219mg 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.578mg 0.442mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg 0.389mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.137mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.3mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.183mg 0.141mg Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g 0.56g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake
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 0g 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 pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.148g)

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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

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

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