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Lasagne vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lasagne and tortellini different?

  • Lasagne is richer in vitamin B12, while tortellini is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, folate, iron, vitamin B3, and calcium.
  • Tortellini covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 20% more than lasagne.
  • Lasagne contains 2 times more vitamin B12 than tortellini. Lasagne contains 0.33µg of vitamin B12, while tortellini contains 0.16µg.
  • Lasagne is lower in cholesterol.
  • Tortellini has a higher glycemic index (60) than lasagne (28).

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased types were 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.
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 15% 46% 7.9% 56% 27% 28% 91% 53% 0% 130%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.7%
Contains more IronIron +111.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Sodium ~406mg

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% 14% 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% 13% 3.2% 0% 78% 72% 51% 0% 9.9% 20% 3.3% 56% 2.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +438.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +318.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +208.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~38µg
~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
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +132.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.4%
Contains more FatsFats +47%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +206%
Contains more OtherOther +12.7%

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
59% 34% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.6 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.461g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Tortellini DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.313mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.31mg 18%
Selenium 15.9µg 23.9µg 15%
Phosphorus 115mg 212mg 14%
Folate 24µg 74µg 13%
Protein 7.28g 13.5g 12%
Carbs 15.36g 47g 11%
Iron 0.71mg 1.5mg 10%
Calories 135kcal 307kcal 9%
Cholesterol 17mg 42mg 8%
Manganese 0.193mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 2.696mg 7%
Saturated fat 2.348g 3.6g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.043mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 6%
Calcium 88mg 152mg 6%
Vitamin K 7µg 1.3µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.16mg 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Fats 4.92g 7.23g 4%
Choline 23.2mg 5.4mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg 3%
Potassium 196mg 89mg 3%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Zinc 0.87mg 1.02mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 2.066g 1%
Sodium 373mg 406mg 1%
Fiber 1.7g 1.9g 1%
Copper 0.09mg 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 45.1g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 20mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 3.11g 0.95g N/A
Vitamin A 41µg 38µg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.461g 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Tortellini
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
18%
Lasagne
24%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortellini
Tortellini is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.252g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Tortellini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172094/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.