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Lasagne vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lasagne and Tortilla

  • Lasagne has more Vitamin K, however, Tortilla is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tortilla covers your daily Iron needs 39% more than Lasagne.
  • Tortilla has 18 times less Vitamin K than Lasagne. Lasagne has 7µg of Vitamin K, while Tortilla has 0.4µg.
  • Tortilla contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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.
Contains more Calcium +25.7%
Contains more Potassium +86.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Zinc +171.9%
Contains more Iron +436.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +27%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +38.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Selenium - 16.6
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 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Calcium +25.7%
Contains more Potassium +86.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Zinc +171.9%
Contains more Iron +436.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +27%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +38.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Selenium - 16.6

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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Contains more Vitamin E +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170%
Contains more Folate +308.3%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170%
Contains more Folate +308.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +417.9%
Contains more Water +77.4%
Contains more Carbs +225.1%
Contains more Other +19.1%
Equal in Protein - 7.28
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Fats +417.9%
Contains more Water +77.4%
Contains more Carbs +225.1%
Contains more Other +19.1%
Equal in Protein - 7.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +850.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.391
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +850.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.391

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +145.5%
Contains more Glucose +520%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +337.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +145.5%
Contains more Glucose +520%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +337.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 7.28g
Fats 4.92g 0.95g Lasagne
Carbs 15.36g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 135kcal 237kcal Tortilla
Starch 9.83g 43.02g Tortilla
Fructose 1.04g 0g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 1.7g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 88mg 70mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 20mg 19mg Lasagne
Phosphorus 115mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 196mg 105mg Lasagne
Sodium 373mg 482mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.87mg 0.32mg Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.193mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 15.9µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.19mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.114mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.17mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.06mg Lasagne
Folate 24µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 0.4µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.06mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg 0.182mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.578mg 0.53mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg 0.157mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.122mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.285mg 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.183mg 0.165mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 17mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.196g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 2.348g 0.296g Tortilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 0.185g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.391g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.019g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.052g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients

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

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