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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.
Lasagne
Lasagne
8
:
2
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.8%
Contains more Potassium +69%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Zinc +81.3%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Selenium +114.9%
Contains more Iron +62%
Contains more Manganese +102.1%
Lasagne
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Spanish rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 44% 10% 25% 11% 69% 14% 22% 51% 41%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.8%
Contains more Potassium +69%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Zinc +81.3%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Selenium +114.9%
Contains more Iron +62%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Lasagne
Lasagne
5
:
5
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Vitamin A +337%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Folate +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +85.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.074
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%
Spanish rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 12% 0% 1% 46% 18% 45% 25% 19% 38% 10% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +337%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Folate +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +85.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.074

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
2
:
3
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Protein +122%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Carbs +102.9%
Contains more Other +10.2%
Equal in Fats - 5.29
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
Spanish rice
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 Protein +122%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Carbs +102.9%
Contains more Other +10.2%
Equal in Fats - 5.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
1
:
2
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435.1%
Lasagne
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Spanish rice
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.317 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
4
:
1
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Sucrose +42.1%
Contains more Glucose +86%
Contains more Fructose +147.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +180.3%
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
Spanish rice
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 Sucrose +42.1%
Contains more Glucose +86%
Contains more Fructose +147.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +180.3%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 13.66g 29.96g Spanish rice
Protein 7.28g 3.28g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 5.29g Spanish rice
Carbs 15.36g 31.16g Spanish rice
Calories 135kcal 185kcal Spanish rice
Starch 9.83g 27.55g Spanish rice
Fructose 1.04g 0.42g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g 1.3g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g Lasagne
Calcium 88mg 20mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 1.15mg Spanish rice
Magnesium 20mg 13mg Lasagne
Phosphorus 115mg 57mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 116mg Lasagne
Sodium 373mg 528mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.87mg 0.48mg Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.065mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.193mg 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 15.9µg 7.4µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 100IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 6µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.6mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0.1mg 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
Folate 24µg 50µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.08µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 13µg 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
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.196g 0.07g Spanish rice
Saturated Fat 2.348g 1.005g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 1.511g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 2.317g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.002g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 2.052g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.238g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Spanish rice
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
21%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.