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Lasagne vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lasagne and chia seeds

  • Lasagne has less fiber, manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, magnesium, selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3 than chia seeds.
  • Chia seeds cover your daily need for fiber, 131% more than lasagne.
  • The glycemic index of lasagne is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1575%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +617%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.7%
Contains more IronIron +987.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +926.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +426.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +647.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1310.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +247.2%

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +785.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +477.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1121.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.2%
Contains more FatsFats +524.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +174.2%
Contains more OtherOther +205.7%

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5365.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 23.665g 155%
Fiber 1.7g 34.4g 131%
Manganese 0.193mg 2.723mg 110%
Phosphorus 115mg 860mg 106%
Copper 0.09mg 0.924mg 93%
Iron 0.71mg 7.72mg 88%
Magnesium 20mg 335mg 75%
Selenium 15.9µg 55.2µg 71%
Calcium 88mg 631mg 54%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 8.83mg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.62mg 46%
Fats 4.92g 30.74g 40%
Zinc 0.87mg 4.58mg 34%
Protein 7.28g 16.54g 19%
Calories 135kcal 486kcal 18%
Sodium 373mg 16mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 9%
Carbs 15.36g 42.12g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.17mg 7%
Vitamin K 7µg 6%
Folate 24µg 49µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Potassium 196mg 407mg 6%
Vitamin A 41µg 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.348g 3.33g 4%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.5mg 2%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 2.309g 1%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 1.6mg 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 7.72g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 17.83g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 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 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.982g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.