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Lasagne vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lasagne and Spelt?

  • Spelt is richer than Lasagne in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Spelt's daily need coverage for Manganese is 121% more.
  • Lasagne has 47 times more Sodium than Spelt. While Lasagne has 373mg of Sodium, Spelt has only 8mg.

We used Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Spelt, uncooked types 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.
Lasagne
Lasagne
2
:
8
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +225.9%
Contains more Selenium +35.9%
Contains more Iron +525.4%
Contains more Magnesium +580%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.7%
Contains more Potassium +98%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +277%
Contains more Copper +467.8%
Contains more Manganese +1445.6%
Lasagne
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Spelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Contains more Calcium +225.9%
Contains more Selenium +35.9%
Contains more Iron +525.4%
Contains more Magnesium +580%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.7%
Contains more Potassium +98%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +277%
Contains more Copper +467.8%
Contains more Manganese +1445.6%

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
6
:
6
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +4270%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.79
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%
Spelt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +4270%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.79

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
2
:
3
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Fats +102.5%
Contains more Water +543.1%
Contains more Protein +100.1%
Contains more Carbs +357%
Contains more Other +14%
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
Spelt
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Fats +102.5%
Contains more Water +543.1%
Contains more Protein +100.1%
Contains more Carbs +357%
Contains more Other +14%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
1
:
2
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +295.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.5%
Lasagne
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Spelt
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +295.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
3
:
3
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Glucose +10.7%
Contains more Fructose +333.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +448.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.59
Equal in Glucose - 0.84
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
Spelt
89% 8%
Starch: 53.92 g
Sucrose: 0.59 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 5.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +10.7%
Contains more Fructose +333.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +448.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.59
Equal in Glucose - 0.84

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lasagne Spelt
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 59.49g Spelt
Protein 7.28g 14.57g Spelt
Fats 4.92g 2.43g Lasagne
Carbs 15.36g 70.19g Spelt
Calories 135kcal 338kcal Spelt
Starch 9.83g 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 1.04g 0.24g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g 6.82g Lasagne
Fiber 1.7g 10.7g Spelt
Calcium 88mg 27mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 4.44mg Spelt
Magnesium 20mg 136mg Spelt
Phosphorus 115mg 401mg Spelt
Potassium 196mg 388mg Spelt
Sodium 373mg 8mg Spelt
Zinc 0.87mg 3.28mg Spelt
Copper 0.09mg 0.511mg Spelt
Manganese 0.193mg 2.983mg Spelt
Selenium 15.9µg 11.7µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 10IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.79mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.364mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.113mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 6.843mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.23mg Spelt
Folate 24µg 45µg Spelt
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 3.6µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.132mg Spelt
Threonine 0.219mg 0.443mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.552mg Spelt
Leucine 0.578mg 1.07mg Spelt
Lysine 0.486mg 0.409mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.258mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.737mg Spelt
Valine 0.285mg 0.681mg Spelt
Histidine 0.183mg 0.36mg Spelt
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Spelt
Trans Fat 0.196g Spelt
Saturated Fat 2.348g 0.406g Spelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 0.445g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 1.258g Spelt
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.065g Spelt
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Spelt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.942g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.