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Lasagne vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lasagne and shortbread different?

  • Lasagne is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin A; however, shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for shortbread is 29% higher.
  • Lasagne has less saturated fat.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index (28) than shortbread (64).

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain are the varieties used 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.
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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +576.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +156.5%
Contains more IronIron +319.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +103.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg
~equal in Sodium ~353mg

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 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2477.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +404.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +57.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +237.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.321mg

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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1868.6%
Contains more OtherOther +52.4%
Contains more FatsFats +432.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +315.2%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +281.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1822.9%

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
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +158.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +246.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +311.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3787%
~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 Shortbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 8.326g 53%
Fats 4.92g 26.22g 33%
Iron 0.71mg 2.98mg 28%
Saturated fat 2.348g 8.105g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.353mg 24%
Calories 135kcal 514kcal 19%
Selenium 15.9µg 6.2µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.314mg 18%
Carbs 15.36g 63.78g 16%
Folate 24µg 81µg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Starch 9.83g 40.47g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 6.708g 12%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 3.275mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 2.44mg 11%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.393mg 9%
Calcium 88mg 13mg 8%
Phosphorus 115mg 66mg 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin A 41µg 0µg 5%
Choline 23.2mg 0.9mg 4%
Protein 7.28g 5.37g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.071mg 4%
Vitamin K 7µg 11µg 3%
Potassium 196mg 88mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg 3%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.49mg 3%
Fiber 1.7g 1.3g 2%
Sodium 373mg 353mg 1%
Fructose 1.04g 0.3g 1%
Magnesium 20mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 62.48g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 21.65g N/A
Copper 0.09mg 0.09mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.321mg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g 0.714g 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 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.757g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

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

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