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Lasagne vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lasagne and Spanish rice

  • Lasagne is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Calcium, yet Spanish rice is richer in Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Lasagne is 15% higher.

Food types used in this article are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice.

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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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.9%
Contains more IronIron +62%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102.1%

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 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +337%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +312.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +85.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +108.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.074mg

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
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +122%
Contains more WaterWater +21.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.9%
Contains more OtherOther +10.2%
~equal in Fats ~5.29g

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
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +435.1%

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
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +42.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +86%
Contains more FructoseFructose +147.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +180.3%
~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 Spanish rice
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Spanish rice Opinion
Calories 135kcal 185kcal Spanish rice
Protein 7.28g 3.28g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 5.29g Spanish rice
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0.1mg Lasagne
Net carbs 13.66g 29.96g Spanish rice
Carbs 15.36g 31.16g Spanish rice
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Spanish rice
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Magnesium 20mg 13mg Lasagne
Calcium 88mg 20mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 116mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 1.15mg Spanish rice
Sugar 3.11g 1.3g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.065mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.87mg 0.48mg Lasagne
Starch 9.83g 27.55g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 115mg 57mg Lasagne
Sodium 373mg 528mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 100IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 41µg 6µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.6mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.193mg 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 15.9µg 7.4µg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.183mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.074mg
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 2.378mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.415mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.082mg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.08µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 13µg Spanish rice
Folate 24µg 50µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.196g 0.07g Spanish rice
Choline 23.2mg 9.1mg Lasagne
Saturated Fat 2.348g 1.005g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 1.511g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 2.317g Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.044mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg 0.098mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.109mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg 0.24mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg 0.131mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.071mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.285mg 0.137mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg 0.071mg Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g 0.42g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.238g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.002g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 2.052g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Spanish rice
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
20%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.343g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/nutrients

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

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