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Lasagne vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lasagne and Brown rice

  • Lasagne is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin K, yet Brown rice is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Brown rice is 34% higher.
  • Brown rice contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +2833.3%
Contains more Iron +26.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Potassium +127.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Selenium +174.1%
Contains more Magnesium +95%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Contains more Manganese +404.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Calcium +2833.3%
Contains more Iron +26.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Potassium +127.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Selenium +174.1%
Contains more Magnesium +95%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Contains more Manganese +404.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.069
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.123
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.069
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.123

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +165.7%
Contains more Fats +407.2%
Contains more Other +256.8%
Contains more Carbs +66.5%
Equal in Water - 70.27
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +165.7%
Contains more Fats +407.2%
Contains more Other +256.8%
Contains more Carbs +66.5%
Equal in Water - 70.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +376.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +376.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +125%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +152.2%
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
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +125%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +152.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 23.98g Brown rice
Protein 7.28g 2.74g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 0.97g Lasagne
Carbs 15.36g 25.58g Brown rice
Calories 135kcal 123kcal Lasagne
Starch 9.83g 24.79g Brown rice
Fructose 1.04g 0g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g 0.24g Brown rice
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g Lasagne
Calcium 88mg 3mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 0.56mg Lasagne
Magnesium 20mg 39mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 115mg 103mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 86mg Lasagne
Sodium 373mg 4mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.87mg 0.71mg Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.106mg Brown rice
Manganese 0.193mg 0.974mg Brown rice
Selenium 15.9µg 5.8µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.17mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.178mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.069mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 2.561mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.38mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.123mg Brown rice
Folate 24µg 9µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 0.2µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.033mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg 0.095mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.109mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg 0.214mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg 0.099mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.058mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.133mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg 0.151mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg 0.066mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Brown rice
Trans Fat 0.196g 0g Brown rice
Saturated Fat 2.348g 0.26g Brown rice
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 0.369g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.366g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.011g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Brown rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Lasagne
14%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.088g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/nutrients

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

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