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Lasagne vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lasagne and Sesame chicken

  • Lasagne has more Calcium, however, Sesame chicken is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Choline.
  • Sesame chicken covers your daily Vitamin K needs 17% more than Lasagne.
  • Sesame chicken has 7 times less Calcium than Lasagne. Lasagne has 88mg of Calcium, while Sesame chicken has 12mg.
  • Lasagne contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken.

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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 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +633.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +132.5%
Contains more IronIron +53.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Potassium ~204mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.91mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.7µg

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 3.3% 18% 26% 3% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +32%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +287.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +215.9%

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
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +65.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.8%
Contains more FatsFats +189.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75%
Contains more OtherOther +10.8%

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
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +101.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1490.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.41g

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
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2083.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +134.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +93.3%
~equal in Starch ~10.7g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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 Sesame chicken
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Sesame chicken Opinion
Calories 135kcal 293kcal Sesame chicken
Protein 7.28g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 4.92g 14.25g Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 2.5mg 1mg Lasagne
Net carbs 13.66g 26.18g Sesame chicken
Carbs 15.36g 26.88g Sesame chicken
Cholesterol 17mg 59mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 5IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Sesame chicken
Calcium 88mg 12mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 204mg Sesame chicken
Iron 0.71mg 1.09mg Sesame chicken
Sugar 3.11g 15.98g Lasagne
Fiber 1.7g 0.7g Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.051mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.87mg 0.91mg Sesame chicken
Starch 9.83g 10.7g Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 115mg 130mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 373mg 482mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 293IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 41µg 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 0.85mg 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.193mg 0.083mg Lasagne
Selenium 15.9µg 16.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.04mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.225mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 3.96mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.267mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.25µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 27.1µg Sesame chicken
Folate 24µg 8µg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g 0.045g Sesame chicken
Choline 23.2mg 73.3mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.348g 2.41g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 3.546g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 6.885g Sesame chicken
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 2.01g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 5.925g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Sesame chicken
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
30%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/nutrients

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

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