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Lasagne vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lasagne and Star anise different?

  • Star anise has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, and Magnesium than Lasagne.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 453% higher.

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Spices, anise seed are the varieties 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.
Contains more Selenium +218%
Contains more Calcium +634.1%
Contains more Iron +5105.6%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +282.6%
Contains more Potassium +635.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +509.2%
Contains more Copper +911.1%
Contains more Manganese +1091.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Selenium +218%
Contains more Calcium +634.1%
Contains more Iron +5105.6%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +282.6%
Contains more Potassium +635.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +509.2%
Contains more Copper +911.1%
Contains more Manganese +1091.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +40.5%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +740%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +291.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +432.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +40.5%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +740%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +291.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +432.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +642.9%
Contains more Protein +141.8%
Contains more Fats +223.2%
Contains more Carbs +225.7%
Contains more Other +342%
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more Water +642.9%
Contains more Protein +141.8%
Contains more Fats +223.2%
Contains more Carbs +225.7%
Contains more Other +342%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +456.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +627.5%
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +456.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +627.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 7.28g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 4.92g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 15.36g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 135kcal 337kcal Star anise
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g Star anise
Fiber 1.7g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 88mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 0.71mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 20mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 115mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 196mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 373mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 0.87mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.09mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.193mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 15.9µg 5µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 311IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 16µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 24µg 10µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Star anise
Trans Fat 0.196g Star anise
Saturated Fat 2.348g 0.586g Star anise
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 3.15g Star anise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Star anise
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
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.762g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.