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Lasagne vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lasagne and turkey meat

  • Lasagne has less vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B5 than turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 50% more than lasagne.
  • Lasagne has 4 times more sodium than turkey meat. While lasagne has 373mg of sodium, turkey meat has only 103mg.
  • The glycemic index of lasagne is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +528.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1278.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.9%
Contains more IronIron +53.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +185.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.093mg

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +279.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +526.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +404.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +209.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +276.7%

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25500%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%
Contains more OtherOther +227.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +292.2%
Contains more FatsFats +50.2%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +389.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.155g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 9.573mg 50%
Protein 7.28g 28.55g 43%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.616mg 38%
Cholesterol 17mg 109mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 1.02µg 29%
Selenium 15.9µg 29.8µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.281mg 16%
Phosphorus 115mg 223mg 15%
Zinc 0.87mg 2.48mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.948mg 13%
Choline 23.2mg 87.4mg 12%
Sodium 373mg 103mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 2.119g 11%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.014mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Calcium 88mg 14mg 7%
Vitamin K 7µg 0µg 6%
Carbs 15.36g 0.06g 5%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.07mg 5%
Iron 0.71mg 1.09mg 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Folate 24µg 9µg 4%
Fats 4.92g 7.39g 4%
Calories 135kcal 189kcal 3%
Vitamin A 41µg 12µg 3%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.045mg 2%
Vitamin D 1IU 15IU 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 2.647g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 30mg 2%
Potassium 196mg 239mg 1%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Saturated fat 2.348g 2.155g 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 0.06g N/A
Sugar 3.11g 0g N/A
Copper 0.09mg 0.093mg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients

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

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