Lasagne vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lasagne and ricotta
- Lasagne has more vitamin B3, manganese, copper, and fiber; however, ricotta is higher in calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Ricotta covers your daily need for saturated fat, 30% more than lasagne.
- Ricotta has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +328.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +672.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +438.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1369.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +536.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +192.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +405.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +163.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +106.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.348g | 8.295g | 27% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 84mg | 13% |
| Fats | 4.92g | 12.98g | 12% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 207mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 51mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.528mg | 0.104mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 41µg | 120µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.195mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.193mg | 0.006mg | 8% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 11.26g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.021mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.122mg | 0.043mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 158mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 1.1µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.758g | 3.627g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.013mg | 5% |
| Starch | 9.83g | 4% | |
| Carbs | 15.36g | 3.04g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 1.16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 105mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 15.9µg | 14.5µg | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 174kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.323mg | 0.213mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.04g | 1% | |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 17.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.66g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.11g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.34µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.196g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.433g | 0.385g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.219mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.578mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.164mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.329mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.183mg | 0.459mg | 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 | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.322g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.947g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins