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Lasagne vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lasagne and Taco different?

  • Lasagne is higher in Selenium, however, Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin K, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Taco is 25% higher.
  • Lasagne contains 2 times more Selenium than Taco. While Lasagne contains 15.9µg of Selenium, Taco contains only 9.2µg.
  • Lasagne has less Saturated Fat.

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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.
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Taco
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Selenium +72.8%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.8%
Contains more Zinc +101.1%
Contains more Manganese +29%
Equal in Calcium - 89
Equal in Potassium - 209
Equal in Sodium - 397
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 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Selenium +72.8%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.8%
Contains more Zinc +101.1%
Contains more Manganese +29%
Equal in Calcium - 89
Equal in Potassium - 209
Equal in Sodium - 397

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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4
Taco
Contains more Vitamin A +233.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Folate +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.65
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 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Folate +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.65

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Fats +158.1%
Contains more Carbs +29.2%
Equal in Other - 1.57
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Fats +158.1%
Contains more Carbs +29.2%
Equal in Other - 1.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602.5%
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains more Sucrose +35%
Contains more Glucose +365%
Contains more Fructose +246.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +50.4%
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
94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +35%
Contains more Glucose +365%
Contains more Fructose +246.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +50.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Taco Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 15.95g Taco
Protein 7.28g 8.86g Taco
Fats 4.92g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 15.36g 19.85g Taco
Calories 135kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 9.83g 14.78g Taco
Fructose 1.04g 0.3g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 1.7g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 88mg 89mg Taco
Iron 0.71mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 20mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 115mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 196mg 209mg Taco
Sodium 373mg 397mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.87mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.09mg 0.077mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.193mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 15.9µg 9.2µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 131IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 20µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.6mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0.4mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.05mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.06mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.09mg Lasagne
Folate 24µg 19µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 7µg 15.3µg Taco
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 28mg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g 0.467g Lasagne
Saturated Fat 2.348g 4.384g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.004g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Taco
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
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients

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

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