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Lasagne vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lasagne and Taquitos

  • Lasagne has more Vitamin B12, however, Taquitos are higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin K.
  • Taquitos covers your daily need of Iron 22% more than Lasagne.
  • Lasagne has 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Taquitos. While Lasagne has 0.33µg of Vitamin B12, Taquitos have only 0.18µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated.

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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 17% 31% 14% 93% 33% 19% 57% 59% 50% 91%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +247.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100.5%
~equal in Selenium ~16.7µg

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% 26% 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% 12% 23% 3% 83% 64% 72% 29% 32% 23% 42% 51% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +274.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +141.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%

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
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +65.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.5%
Contains more FatsFats +154.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +118.9%
Contains more OtherOther +19.7%

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
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.235 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +175%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +878.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.31g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
96% 3%
Starch: 29.62 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.09 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.78 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +80%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +933.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +766.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +201.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Taquitos Opinion
Calories 135kcal 284kcal Taquitos
Protein 7.28g 9.21g Taquitos
Fats 4.92g 12.54g Taquitos
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg Lasagne
Net carbs 13.66g 30.73g Taquitos
Carbs 15.36g 33.63g Taquitos
Cholesterol 17mg 13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 1IU 3IU Taquitos
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Taquitos
Calcium 88mg 104mg Taquitos
Potassium 196mg 155mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Sugar 3.11g 1.3g Taquitos
Fiber 1.7g 2.9g Taquitos
Copper 0.09mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.87mg 0.71mg Lasagne
Starch 9.83g 29.62g Taquitos
Phosphorus 115mg 132mg Taquitos
Sodium 373mg 453mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 206IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 41µg 30µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taquitos
Manganese 0.193mg 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 15.9µg 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.14mg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.18µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 16.9µg Taquitos
Folate 24µg 68µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.196g 0.071g Taquitos
Choline 23.2mg 15.9mg Lasagne
Saturated Fat 2.348g 2.31g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 4.235g Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.219mg 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.578mg 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.486mg 0.468mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.285mg 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.183mg 0.249mg Taquitos
Fructose 1.04g 0.12g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.003g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 3.591g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Taquitos
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
19%
Lasagne
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taquitos
Taquitos is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)

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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/nutrients

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

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