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Meatball vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Meatball and Lasagne different?

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Zinc than Lasagne.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Meatball is 28% higher.
  • Meatball contains 4 times more Cholesterol than Lasagne. While Meatball contains 66mg of Cholesterol, Lasagne contains only 17mg.

Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared are the varieties 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.
Meatball
Meatball
7
:
3
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Iron +149.3%
Contains more Magnesium +55%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.8%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains more Zinc +90.8%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +46.1%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Equal in Calcium - 88
Equal in Selenium - 15.9
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Lasagne
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +149.3%
Contains more Magnesium +55%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.8%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains more Zinc +90.8%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +46.1%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Equal in Calcium - 88
Equal in Selenium - 15.9

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.
Meatball
Meatball
9
:
3
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +203%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +498.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Lasagne
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +203%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +498.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
2
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Fats +351.4%
Contains more Carbs +90.6%
Contains more Water +32%
Equal in Other - 1.57
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Lasagne
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Fats +351.4%
Contains more Carbs +90.6%
Contains more Water +32%
Equal in Other - 1.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
1
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +422.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +672.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Lasagne
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +422.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +672.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
4
:
3
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Glucose +73.1%
Contains more Lactose +45%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +336.9%
Contains more Sucrose +12.5%
Contains more Fructose +395.2%
Meatball
39% 8% 28% 4% 15% 5%
Starch: 2.25 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0.27 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Lasagne
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
Contains more Glucose +73.1%
Contains more Lactose +45%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +336.9%
Contains more Sucrose +12.5%
Contains more Fructose +395.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 13.66g Lasagne
Protein 14.4g 7.28g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 4.92g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 15.36g Lasagne
Calories 286kcal 135kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 0.21g 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 3.47g 3.11g Lasagne
Fiber 2.3g 1.7g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 1.77mg 0.71mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 20mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 115mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 196mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 373mg Lasagne
Zinc 1.66mg 0.87mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.09mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.193mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 73IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 2IU 1IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.07mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.074mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 1.528mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.323mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.122mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 24µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.33µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg 7µg Meatball
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
Cholesterol 66mg 17mg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.577g 0.196g Lasagne
Saturated Fat 7.627g 2.348g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.003g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 1.758g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.433g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g 0.322g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.026g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g 0g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g 0.006g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Lasagne
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
36%
Meatball
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.279g)

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients
  2. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.