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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 for star anise is 453% higher.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index (28) than star anise (89).

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.
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 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +218%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +634.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +635.2%
Contains more IronIron +5105.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +911.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +509.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +282.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +740%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +291.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +432.8%
~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
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 WaterWater +642.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.8%
Contains more FatsFats +223.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +225.7%
Contains more OtherOther +342%

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
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +456.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Iron 0.71mg 36.96mg 453%
Manganese 0.193mg 2.3mg 92%
Copper 0.09mg 0.91mg 91%
Calcium 88mg 646mg 56%
Fiber 1.7g 14.6g 52%
Phosphorus 115mg 440mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.65mg 41%
Zinc 0.87mg 5.3mg 40%
Potassium 196mg 1441mg 37%
Magnesium 20mg 170mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.34mg 23%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 21mg 21%
Protein 7.28g 17.6g 21%
Selenium 15.9µg 5µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 9.78g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 3.15g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.29mg 17%
Fats 4.92g 15.9g 17%
Sodium 373mg 16mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Carbs 15.36g 50.02g 12%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 3.06mg 10%
Calories 135kcal 337kcal 10%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.797mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.348g 0.586g 8%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin K 7µg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Folate 24µg 10µg 4%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Vitamin A 41µg 16µg 3%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 35.42g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Star anise
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
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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 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.