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Lasagne vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lasagne and white bread?

  • Lasagne is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin A, while white bread is higher in vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • White bread's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 39% higher.
  • White bread is lower in saturated fat.
  • White bread has a higher glycemic index (73) than lasagne (28).

We used Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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.
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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more IronIron +408.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +177.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.4%

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% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3400%
Contains more CholineCholine +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +661.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +228.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +362.5%
~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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +47.7%
Contains more WaterWater +94.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +221.7%
Contains more OtherOther +26.1%

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
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +193.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +270%

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
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +278.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +68.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +133.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 White bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne White bread DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.533mg 39%
Iron 0.71mg 3.61mg 36%
Folate 24µg 111µg 22%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 4.78mg 20%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.536mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.243mg 13%
Carbs 15.36g 49.42g 11%
Starch 9.83g 37.17g 11%
Selenium 15.9µg 22µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 1.602g 8%
Saturated fat 2.348g 0.698g 8%
Calories 135kcal 266kcal 7%
Calcium 88mg 144mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin K 7µg 0.2µg 6%
Vitamin A 41µg 0µg 5%
Sodium 373mg 490mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.22mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.536mg 4%
Fiber 1.7g 2.7g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 0.599g 3%
Protein 7.28g 8.85g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.087mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg 3%
Phosphorus 115mg 98mg 2%
Choline 23.2mg 14.6mg 2%
Fats 4.92g 3.33g 2%
Potassium 196mg 126mg 2%
Fructose 1.04g 2.43g 2%
Magnesium 20mg 23mg 1%
Copper 0.09mg 0.101mg 1%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.74mg 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 46.72g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 5.67g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g 0.027g N/A
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 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne White bread
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
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread
White bread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/nutrients

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

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