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Lasagne vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lasagne and Tomato?

  • Lasagne is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, while Tomato is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Lasagne's daily need coverage for Selenium is 29% higher.
  • Tomato is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average types in this comparison.

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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
8
:
2
Tomato
Tomato
Contains more Calcium +780%
Contains more Iron +163%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +379.2%
Contains more Zinc +411.8%
Contains more Copper +52.5%
Contains more Manganese +69.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Lasagne
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Tomato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +780%
Contains more Iron +163%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +379.2%
Contains more Zinc +411.8%
Contains more Copper +52.5%
Contains more Manganese +69.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%

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
8
:
3
Tomato
Tomato
Contains more Vitamin E +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +448%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.9%
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%
Tomato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +448%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
4
:
1
Tomato
Tomato
Contains more Protein +727.3%
Contains more Fats +2360%
Contains more Carbs +294.9%
Contains more Other +207.8%
Contains more Water +33.4%
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
Tomato
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +727.3%
Contains more Fats +2360%
Contains more Carbs +294.9%
Contains more Other +207.8%
Contains more Water +33.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
2
:
1
Tomato
Tomato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5571%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Lasagne
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Tomato
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5571%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
3
:
2
Tomato
Tomato
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +34.4%
Contains more Fructose +31.7%
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
Tomato
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +34.4%
Contains more Fructose +31.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 2.69g Lasagne
Protein 7.28g 0.88g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 0.2g Lasagne
Carbs 15.36g 3.89g Lasagne
Calories 135kcal 18kcal Lasagne
Starch 9.83g 0g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 3.11g 2.63g Tomato
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g Lasagne
Calcium 88mg 10mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 0.27mg Lasagne
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Lasagne
Phosphorus 115mg 24mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 237mg Tomato
Sodium 373mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.87mg 0.17mg Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.059mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.193mg 0.114mg Lasagne
Selenium 15.9µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.54mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.037mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.019mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.594mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.089mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.08mg Lasagne
Folate 24µg 15µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.006mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg 0.027mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.018mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg 0.025mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg 0.027mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.006mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.027mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg 0.018mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg 0.014mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Tomato
Trans Fat 0.196g 0g Tomato
Saturated Fat 2.348g 0.028g Tomato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 0.031g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.083g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 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 Tomato
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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.