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Lasagne vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lasagne and sweet potato chips different?

  • Lasagne is higher in selenium; however, sweet potato chips are richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, manganese, copper, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B5, potassium, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato chips is 127% higher.
  • Lasagne contains 8 times more selenium than sweet potato chips. While lasagne contains 15.9µg of selenium, sweet potato chips contain only 2.1µg.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index (28) than sweet potato chips (41).

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted 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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +49.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +657.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +371.9%
Contains more IronIron +198.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +357.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +599%

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 0% 395% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2787.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1055.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +380.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +250%
Contains more FolateFolate +54.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.8%
~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% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1471.4%
Contains more FatsFats +557.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +269.9%
Contains more OtherOther +115.3%

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +420.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2723.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Sweet potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin A 41µg 1184µg 127%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 12.224g 79%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 9.82mg 60%
Manganese 0.193mg 1.349mg 50%
Fats 4.92g 32.35g 42%
Copper 0.09mg 0.412mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.535mg 32%
Fiber 1.7g 8.8g 28%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 1.551mg 25%
Selenium 15.9µg 2.1µg 25%
Potassium 196mg 925mg 21%
Calories 135kcal 532kcal 20%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 9.155g 18%
Iron 0.71mg 2.12mg 18%
Sodium 373mg 35mg 15%
Vitamin K 7µg 24.5µg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Carbs 15.36g 56.82g 14%
Magnesium 20mg 65mg 11%
Protein 7.28g 2.94g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.161mg 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Phosphorus 115mg 145mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 2.088mg 4%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.53mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.348g 2.941g 3%
Folate 24µg 37µg 3%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg 3%
Calcium 88mg 59mg 3%
Choline 23.2mg 36.6mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.088mg 2%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 48.02g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 8.82g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.098mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.17mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.205mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.09mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.267mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.096mg 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 Sweet potato chips
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
78%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.593g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.