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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 vitamin A and 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 5 times more vitamin A than fish sandwiches. Lasagne has 437IU of vitamin A, while fish sandwiches have 87IU.
  • 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% 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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +583.3%
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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 6.257g 39%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.68µg 15%
Fats 4.92g 12.45g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.21mg 12%
Sodium 373mg 602mg 10%
Iron 0.71mg 1.5mg 10%
Calories 135kcal 257kcal 6%
Folate 24µg 46µg 6%
Vitamin K 7µg 13.6µg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 35mg 6%
Protein 7.28g 10.29g 6%
Calcium 88mg 37mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.14mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 2.15mg 4%
Selenium 15.9µg 18µg 4%
Vitamin A 41µg 6µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.07mg 4%
Carbs 15.36g 26.69g 4%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.49mg 3%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.264mg 3%
Fiber 1.7g 1g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 2.595g 2%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.55mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.348g 1.949g 2%
Copper 0.09mg 0.075mg 2%
Choline 23.2mg 28.9mg 1%
Fructose 1.04g 1.47g 1%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 1.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 1IU 9IU 1%
Magnesium 20mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.37mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 25.69g N/A
Potassium 196mg 206mg 0%
Sugar 3.11g 3.53g N/A
Phosphorus 115mg 116mg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g 0.08g 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 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 5.561g N/A

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
18%
Lasagne
27%
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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