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Lasagne vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lasagne and Sweet potato

  • Lasagne is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, yet Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Sweet potato is 74% higher.
  • Sweet potato contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.

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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
5
:
5
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Contains more Calcium +193.3%
Contains more Iron +16.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.7%
Contains more Zinc +190%
Contains more Selenium +2550%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Copper +67.8%
Contains more Manganese +33.7%
Lasagne
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Sweet potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +193.3%
Contains more Iron +16.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.7%
Contains more Zinc +190%
Contains more Selenium +2550%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Copper +67.8%
Contains more Manganese +33.7%

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.
Lasagne
Lasagne
7
:
4
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Contains more Vitamin E +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174.3%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +3146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.4
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%
Sweet potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174.3%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +3146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
3
:
2
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Contains more Protein +363.7%
Contains more Fats +9740%
Contains more Other +60.2%
Contains more Carbs +31%
Equal in Water - 77.28
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
Sweet potato
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +363.7%
Contains more Fats +9740%
Contains more Other +60.2%
Contains more Carbs +31%
Equal in Water - 77.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
2
:
1
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2992.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Lasagne
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Sweet potato
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2992.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
2
:
3
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Contains more Fructose +48.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +28.7%
Contains more Sucrose +366.7%
Equal in Glucose - 0.96
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
Sweet potato
75% 15% 6% 4%
Starch: 12.65 g
Sucrose: 2.52 g
Glucose: 0.96 g
Fructose: 0.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +48.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +28.7%
Contains more Sucrose +366.7%
Equal in Glucose - 0.96

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
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 17.12g Sweet potato
Protein 7.28g 1.57g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 0.05g Lasagne
Carbs 15.36g 20.12g Sweet potato
Calories 135kcal 86kcal Lasagne
Starch 9.83g 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 1.04g 0.7g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g 4.18g Lasagne
Fiber 1.7g 3g Sweet potato
Calcium 88mg 30mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 0.61mg Lasagne
Magnesium 20mg 25mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 115mg 47mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 337mg Sweet potato
Sodium 373mg 55mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.87mg 0.3mg Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.151mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.193mg 0.258mg Sweet potato
Selenium 15.9µg 0.6µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.26mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 2.4mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.078mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.061mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.557mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.8mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.209mg Sweet potato
Folate 24µg 11µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 1.8µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.031mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg 0.083mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.055mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg 0.092mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg 0.066mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.029mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.089mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg 0.086mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg 0.031mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Sweet potato
Trans Fat 0.196g 0g Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 2.348g 0.018g Sweet potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 0.001g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.014g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Sweet potato
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
85%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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.
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.