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Lasagne vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lasagne and tofu

  • Lasagne is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin A, yet tofu is richer in iron, calcium, manganese, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for tofu is 58% higher.
  • Tofu contains less sodium.
  • Tofu has a lower glycemic index than lasagne.

Food types used in this article are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate.

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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%
Tofu
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 105% 11% 201% 64% 22% 42% 0.91% 79% 49%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +297.7%
Contains more IronIron +654.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +213.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.8mg

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
10
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%
Tofu
2
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 0.33% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 12% 3.7% 4.1% 11% 0% 6% 11% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +683.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +191.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.1%
~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
Tofu
2
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +721.4%
Contains more OtherOther +118.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11%
Contains more WaterWater +19.3%
~equal in Fats ~4.78g

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
Tofu
2
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.699 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +66.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +523.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Tofu DV% diff.
Iron 0.71mg 5.36mg 58%
Calcium 88mg 350mg 26%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.605mg 18%
Sodium 373mg 7mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 2.699g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Selenium 15.9µg 8.9µg 13%
Copper 0.09mg 0.193mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.195mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.348g 0.691g 8%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.047mg 6%
Fiber 1.7g 0.3g 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.01mg 6%
Vitamin A 41µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.068mg 5%
Vitamin K 7µg 2.4µg 4%
Carbs 15.36g 1.87g 4%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Calories 135kcal 76kcal 3%
Phosphorus 115mg 97mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0.1mg 3%
Folate 24µg 15µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 1.056g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.052mg 2%
Potassium 196mg 121mg 2%
Protein 7.28g 8.08g 2%
Magnesium 20mg 30mg 2%
Choline 23.2mg 28.8mg 1%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.8mg 1%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.081mg 1%
Fats 4.92g 4.78g 0%
Net carbs 13.66g 1.57g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 0.62g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.12mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.402mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.435mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0.713mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.108mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.428mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.446mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.221mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Tofu
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Lasagne
6%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.657g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/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.