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Lasagne vs. Ravioli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lasagne and ravioli?

  • Lasagne is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, and monounsaturated fat, while ravioli is higher in copper.
  • Lasagne's daily need coverage for selenium is 23% higher.
  • Ravioli has 11 times less vitamin B12 than lasagne. Lasagne has 0.33µg of vitamin B12, while ravioli has 0.03µg.
  • Ravioli is lower in saturated fat.
  • Ravioli has a higher glycemic index (39) than lasagne (28).

We used Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned types in this comparison.

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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 11% 9.9% 20% 28% 47% 9.8% 21% 40% 23% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +354.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18%
~equal in Iron ~0.74mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.176mg

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% 3.3% 17% 0% 19% 18% 20% 16% 24% 3.8% 5.8% 15% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +310%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +204.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +144.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.85mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.074mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.08mg

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
2% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.48 g
Fats: 1.45 g
Carbs: 13.64 g
Water: 80.91 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +193.5%
Contains more FatsFats +239.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.6%
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%
~equal in Other ~1.52g

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
55% 32% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.182 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +320.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +137.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Ravioli DV% diff.
Selenium 15.9µg 3.5µg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.03µg 13%
Protein 7.28g 2.48g 10%
Phosphorus 115mg 50mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.348g 0.723g 7%
Copper 0.09mg 0.142mg 6%
Calcium 88mg 33mg 6%
Fats 4.92g 1.45g 5%
Cholesterol 17mg 3mg 5%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.36mg 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Vitamin K 7µg 2.3µg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 1.06mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 0.418g 3%
Sodium 373mg 306mg 3%
Vitamin A 41µg 10µg 3%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg 3%
Calories 135kcal 77kcal 3%
Fiber 1.7g 1.3g 2%
Choline 23.2mg 9.5mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.182g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.102mg 2%
Folate 24µg 20µg 1%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.272mg 1%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.176mg 1%
Potassium 196mg 232mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 15mg 1%
Carbs 15.36g 13.64g 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 12.34g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Iron 0.71mg 0.74mg 0%
Sugar 3.11g 3.72g N/A
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.85mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.074mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.08mg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 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 0g 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 Ravioli
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
11%
Ravioli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
23%
Ravioli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ravioli
Ravioli contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.625g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Ravioli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173328/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.