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Molasses vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between molasses and lasagne

  • Molasses have more manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, and calcium, while lasagne has more vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for manganese is 58% higher.
  • Lasagne contains 12 times less magnesium than molasses. Molasses contain 242mg of magnesium, while lasagne contains 20mg.
  • The amount of sodium in molasses is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Molasses and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared.

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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1110%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +646.9%
Contains more IronIron +564.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +441.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +692.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Lasagne
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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%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +449.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +74.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
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 CarbsCarbs +386.5%
Contains more OtherOther +110.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +4820%
Contains more WaterWater +224.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5393.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +766%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 SucroseSucrose +5344.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1181.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1129.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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.
Molasses Lasagne
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Lasagne DV% diff.
Manganese 1.53mg 0.193mg 58%
Magnesium 242mg 20mg 53%
Iron 4.72mg 0.71mg 50%
Copper 0.487mg 0.09mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.122mg 42%
Potassium 1464mg 196mg 37%
Carbs 74.73g 15.36g 20%
Fructose 12.79g 1.04g 15%
Protein 0g 7.28g 15%
Sodium 37mg 373mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Phosphorus 31mg 115mg 12%
Calcium 205mg 88mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.018g 2.348g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.323mg 10%
Calories 290kcal 135kcal 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Fats 0.1g 4.92g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.85mg 6%
Folate 0µg 24µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.074mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 7µg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 41µg 5%
Zinc 0.29mg 0.87mg 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 1.758g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 1.528mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg 3%
Selenium 17.8µg 15.9µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.433g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.07mg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 23.2mg 2%
Net carbs 74.73g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 74.72g 3.11g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g 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 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 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
Molasses Lasagne
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%
Molasses
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 71.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.

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