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Lasagne vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lasagne and Tortilla chips

  • Lasagne has more Selenium, however, Tortilla chips are higher in Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lasagne covers your daily need of Selenium 21% more than Tortilla chips.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.

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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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +261.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +320%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.5%
Contains more IronIron +114.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +101%
~equal in Potassium ~182mg
~equal in Copper ~0.097mg

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% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10825%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +315.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +198.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.07mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.297mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.36µg

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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2584.5%
Contains more FatsFats +320.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +341.3%
Contains more OtherOther +14.6%
~equal in Protein ~7.1g

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +222.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2387.1%

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
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +536.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +44.4%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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 Tortilla chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 135kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 7.28g 7.1g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg Lasagne
Net carbs 13.66g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Carbs 15.36g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Magnesium 20mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 88mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 196mg 182mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 1.52mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 3.11g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 1.7g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.09mg 0.097mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 0.87mg 1.38mg Tortilla chips
Starch 9.83g 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 115mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 373mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 437IU 4IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 41µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.193mg 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 15.9µg 4.4µg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.14mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.838mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.297mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.179mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 7µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 24µg 12µg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g 0.812g Lasagne
Choline 23.2mg 19.4mg Lasagne
Saturated Fat 2.348g 2.811g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.004g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Tortilla chips
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
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.463g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/nutrients

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

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