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Lasagne vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lasagne and Rice cakes different?

  • Lasagne is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Rice cakes are richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rice cakes is 260% higher.
  • Rice cakes have less Saturated Fat.

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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.
Lasagne
Lasagne
1
:
9
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +60.6%
Contains more Magnesium +655%
Contains more Phosphorus +230.4%
Contains more Potassium +52.6%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Contains more Zinc +187.4%
Contains more Copper +322.2%
Contains more Manganese +3102.1%
Equal in Selenium - 16.4
Lasagne
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Rice cakes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +60.6%
Contains more Magnesium +655%
Contains more Phosphorus +230.4%
Contains more Potassium +52.6%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Contains more Zinc +187.4%
Contains more Copper +322.2%
Contains more Manganese +3102.1%
Equal in Selenium - 16.4

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.
Lasagne
Lasagne
8
:
4
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +429.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13
Lasagne
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%
Rice cakes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +429.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
3
:
2
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Fats +40.6%
Contains more Water +1101.2%
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Carbs +421.5%
Equal in Other - 1.5
Lasagne
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Rice cakes
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +40.6%
Contains more Water +1101.2%
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Carbs +421.5%
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
1
:
2
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.4%
Lasagne
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Rice cakes
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Rice cakes Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 76.3g Rice cakes
Protein 7.28g 9g Rice cakes
Fats 4.92g 3.5g Lasagne
Carbs 15.36g 80.1g Rice cakes
Calories 135kcal 380kcal Rice cakes
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g Rice cakes
Fiber 1.7g 3.8g Rice cakes
Calcium 88mg 11mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 1.14mg Rice cakes
Magnesium 20mg 151mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 115mg 380mg Rice cakes
Potassium 196mg 299mg Rice cakes
Sodium 373mg 116mg Rice cakes
Zinc 0.87mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.09mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Manganese 0.193mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 15.9µg 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 437IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.056mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.103mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.13mg Rice cakes
Folate 24µg 21µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.219mg 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.578mg 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.486mg 0.414mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.152mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.285mg 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.183mg 0.218mg Rice cakes
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Rice cakes
Trans Fat 0.196g Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 2.348g 0.64g Rice cakes
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 1.11g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 1.11g Rice cakes
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Rice cakes
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
25%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.708g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.