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Lasagne vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lasagne and Flax?

  • Flax is richer than Lasagne in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 131% more.

We used Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Seeds, flaxseed types 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
0
:
10
Flax
Flax
Contains more Calcium +189.8%
Contains more Iron +707%
Contains more Magnesium +1860%
Contains more Phosphorus +458.3%
Contains more Potassium +314.8%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +398.9%
Contains more Copper +1255.6%
Contains more Manganese +1186%
Contains more Selenium +59.7%
Lasagne
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +189.8%
Contains more Iron +707%
Contains more Magnesium +1860%
Contains more Phosphorus +458.3%
Contains more Potassium +314.8%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +398.9%
Contains more Copper +1255.6%
Contains more Manganese +1186%
Contains more Selenium +59.7%

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
5
:
6
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.7%
Contains more Folate +262.5%
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%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.7%
Contains more Folate +262.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
1
:
4
Flax
Flax
Contains more Water +918.2%
Contains more Protein +151.2%
Contains more Fats +756.9%
Contains more Carbs +88%
Contains more Other +136.3%
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
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Water +918.2%
Contains more Protein +151.2%
Contains more Fats +756.9%
Contains more Carbs +88%
Contains more Other +136.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
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2
Flax
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +328.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6535.1%
Lasagne
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +328.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6535.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
4
:
1
Flax
Flax
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +132.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +113%
Lasagne
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
Flax
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +132.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +113%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Flax Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 1.58g Lasagne
Protein 7.28g 18.29g Flax
Fats 4.92g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 15.36g 28.88g Flax
Calories 135kcal 534kcal Flax
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g 0g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g 1.55g Flax
Fiber 1.7g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 88mg 255mg Flax
Iron 0.71mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 20mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 115mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 196mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 373mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 0.87mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.09mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.193mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 15.9µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 437IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.31mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0.6mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.161mg Flax
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 24µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 4.3µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.219mg 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 0.578mg 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.486mg 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.164mg 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 0.285mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.183mg 0.472mg Flax
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Flax
Trans Fat 0.196g Flax
Saturated Fat 2.348g 3.663g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g Flax
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Flax
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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.315g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.