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Lasagne vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between lasagne and fish sandwiches

  • Lasagne has more calcium; however, fish sandwiches have more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin K, and vitamin B2.
  • Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 15% more.
  • Lasagne has 2 times more calcium than fish sandwiches. Lasagne has 88mg of calcium, while fish sandwiches have 37mg.
  • Lasagne is lower in sodium.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index than lasagne.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more IronIron +111.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.2%
~equal in Potassium ~206mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~116mg

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% 26% 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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +402.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +94.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.6%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +46.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.3%
Contains more FatsFats +153%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.8%
Contains more OtherOther +35.7%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1345%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +29%
Contains more FructoseFructose +41.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Fish sandwich Opinion
Calories 135kcal 257kcal Fish sandwich
Protein 7.28g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 4.92g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 2.5mg 1.8mg Lasagne
Net carbs 13.66g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Carbs 15.36g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 17mg 35mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Calcium 88mg 37mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 206mg Fish sandwich
Iron 0.71mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.11g 3.53g Lasagne
Fiber 1.7g 1g Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.075mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.87mg 0.49mg Lasagne
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Phosphorus 115mg 116mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 373mg 602mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 87IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 41µg 6µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.55mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.193mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 15.9µg 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.14mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 2.15mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 7µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Folate 24µg 46µg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.196g 0.08g Fish sandwich
Choline 23.2mg 28.9mg Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.348g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 2.595g Fish sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Tryptophan 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g 1.47g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.002g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 5.561g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Fish sandwich
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
19%
Lasagne
28%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.399g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich 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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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