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Lasagne vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lasagne and pretzel

  • Lasagne is richer in selenium and vitamin B12, yet pretzel is richer in iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for pretzel is 48% higher.
  • Pretzel contains less saturated fat.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index than pretzel.

Food types used in this article are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +261.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.8%
Contains more IronIron +545.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +425.9%

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +505.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +348.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +244.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +591.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.322mg

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% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +67.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2164.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +423.4%
Contains more OtherOther +123.6%

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
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +141.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198.2%

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
97%
Starch: 72.58 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.31 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.11 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +34.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +235.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +638.4%
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 Pretzel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Pretzel DV% diff.
Iron 0.71mg 4.58mg 48%
Sodium 373mg 1240mg 38%
Manganese 0.193mg 1.015mg 36%
Folate 24µg 166µg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.424mg 30%
Starch 9.83g 72.58g 26%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 5.27mg 23%
Carbs 15.36g 80.39g 22%
Selenium 15.9µg 4.4µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.332mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Calories 135kcal 384kcal 12%
Saturated fat 2.348g 0.391g 9%
Fiber 1.7g 3.4g 7%
Copper 0.09mg 0.156mg 7%
Calcium 88mg 27mg 6%
Protein 7.28g 10.04g 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 1.291g 6%
Vitamin A 41µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.074mg 4%
Vitamin K 7µg 2.8µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 0.727g 3%
Fats 4.92g 2.93g 3%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.47mg 3%
Zinc 0.87mg 1.04mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 29mg 2%
Phosphorus 115mg 128mg 2%
Potassium 196mg 223mg 1%
Fructose 1.04g 0.31g 1%
Choline 23.2mg 29.5mg 1%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 2.1mg 0%
Net carbs 13.66g 76.99g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 2.21g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.322mg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.22mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.063g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 1.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Pretzel
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
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.957g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 867mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/nutrients

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

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