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Lasagne vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lasagne and summer squash different?

  • Lasagne is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B3, while summer squash is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Lasagne covers your daily need for selenium, 29% more than summer squash.
  • Summer squash is lower in cholesterol.
  • Lasagne has a higher glycemic index (28) than summer squash (13).

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw types were 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 12% 4.5% 23% 13% 17% 7.9% 16% 0.26% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +486.7%
Contains more IronIron +102.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +202.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0.175mg

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 57% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 12% 33% 9.1% 9.3% 50% 0% 7.5% 22% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +310%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +246.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +501.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2633.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +358.5%
Contains more OtherOther +153.2%
Contains more WaterWater +33.5%

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
30% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10887.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +386.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%

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
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1700%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +24%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0.95g
~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 Summer squash
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Summer squash DV% diff.
Selenium 15.9µg 0.2µg 29%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 17mg 16%
Sodium 373mg 2mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Protein 7.28g 1.21g 12%
Phosphorus 115mg 38mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.348g 0.044g 10%
Fats 4.92g 0.18g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.487mg 7%
Calcium 88mg 15mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.218mg 7%
Calories 135kcal 16kcal 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.142mg 5%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.29mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.12mg 5%
Iron 0.71mg 0.35mg 5%
Copper 0.09mg 0.051mg 4%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Carbs 15.36g 3.35g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 0.016g 4%
Vitamin K 7µg 3µg 3%
Choline 23.2mg 6.7mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.155mg 3%
Vitamin A 41µg 10µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.048mg 2%
Fiber 1.7g 1.1g 2%
Potassium 196mg 262mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.089g 2%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.175mg 1%
Folate 24µg 29µg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 2.25g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 2.2g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.042mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0.069mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.065mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.041mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.053mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.025mg 0%
Fructose 1.04g 0.95g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Summer squash
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
16%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/nutrients

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

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