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Lasagne vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lasagne and pretzels different?

  • Lasagne is higher in selenium and vitamin B12; however, pretzels are richer in manganese, copper, folate, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for pretzels is 69% higher.
  • Pretzels have less cholesterol.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index (28) than pretzels (83).

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted 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 25% 11% 13% 63% 88% 23% 48% 224% 233% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +174.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more IronIron +135.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +826.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.85mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 23% 36% 17% 27% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +245.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.116mg

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
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +40.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2047.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +415.6%
Contains more OtherOther +212.1%

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
23% 41% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.75 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.22 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Pretzels DV% diff.
Manganese 0.193mg 1.789mg 69%
Sodium 373mg 1715mg 58%
Carbs 15.36g 79.2g 21%
Copper 0.09mg 0.264mg 19%
Selenium 15.9µg 5.8µg 18%
Folate 24µg 83µg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Iron 0.71mg 1.67mg 12%
Calories 135kcal 381kcal 12%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.18mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.348g 0.75g 7%
Vitamin K 7µg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin A 41µg 0µg 5%
Calcium 88mg 36mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 1.22g 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Fiber 1.7g 2.8g 4%
Magnesium 20mg 35mg 4%
Protein 7.28g 9.1g 4%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg 3%
Fats 4.92g 3.5g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 1.92mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 1.36g 1%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.288mg 1%
Potassium 196mg 146mg 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 76.4g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g N/A
Zinc 0.87mg 0.85mg 0%
Phosphorus 115mg 113mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.116mg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.109mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.259mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.345mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0.636mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.221mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.453mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.392mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.201mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 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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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Pretzels
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
16%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.598g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzels
Pretzels is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 1342mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.