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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 for 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% 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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 7.516g 47%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 27.6mg 28%
Cholesterol 17mg 95mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.448mg 25%
Sodium 373mg 764mg 17%
Fats 4.92g 14.76g 15%
Potassium 196mg 622mg 13%
Selenium 15.9µg 8.9µg 13%
Iron 0.71mg 1.67mg 12%
Copper 0.09mg 0.18mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.757mg 9%
Choline 23.2mg 74.2mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.173mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.158mg 7%
Calories 135kcal 268kcal 7%
Fiber 1.7g 3.3g 6%
Calcium 88mg 32mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 3.73g 5%
Starch 9.83g 20.88g 5%
Folate 24µg 41µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.23mg 4%
Magnesium 20mg 36mg 4%
Carbs 15.36g 27.81g 4%
Vitamin K 7µg 2.7µg 4%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.26mg 3%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.7mg 2%
Phosphorus 115mg 128mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Protein 7.28g 6.08g 2%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.29µg 2%
Fructose 1.04g 0.56g 1%
Saturated fat 2.348g 2.496g 1%
Vitamin A 41µg 32µg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 1.672mg 1%
Vitamin D 1IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 3.11g 1.79g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g 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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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
18%
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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