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Pistachio vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pistachio and Lasagne different?

  • Pistachio is higher than Lasagne in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Pistachio covers your daily need of Copper 134% more than Lasagne.
  • Pistachio contains 14 times more Vitamin B6 than Lasagne. Pistachio contains 1.7mg of Vitamin B6, while Lasagne contains 0.122mg.
  • Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +19.3%
Contains more Iron +452.1%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Phosphorus +326.1%
Contains more Potassium +423%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +152.9%
Contains more Copper +1344.4%
Contains more Manganese +521.8%
Contains more Selenium +127.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Calcium +19.3%
Contains more Iron +452.1%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Phosphorus +326.1%
Contains more Potassium +423%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +152.9%
Contains more Copper +1344.4%
Contains more Manganese +521.8%
Contains more Selenium +127.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +124%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1293.4%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
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 A +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +124%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1293.4%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +176.9%
Contains more Fats +821.1%
Contains more Carbs +76.9%
Contains more Other +89.8%
Contains more Water +1521.7%
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 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 Protein +176.9%
Contains more Fats +821.1%
Contains more Carbs +76.9%
Contains more Other +89.8%
Contains more Water +1521.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1222.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3221%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1222.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3221%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1172.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +488.6%
Contains more Glucose +190.6%
Contains more Fructose +333.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
Starch: 1.67 g
Sucrose: 6.87 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 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 Sucrose +1172.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +488.6%
Contains more Glucose +190.6%
Contains more Fructose +333.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 13.66g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 7.28g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 4.92g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 15.36g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 135kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 0.24g 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 7.66g 3.11g Lasagne
Fiber 10.6g 1.7g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 88mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 0.71mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 20mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 115mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 196mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 373mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.09mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.193mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 516IU 437IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.85mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 5.6mg 2.5mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.07mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.074mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.528mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.323mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.122mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 24µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.085mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.219mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.224mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.578mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.486mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.164mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.329mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.285mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.183mg Pistachio
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Pistachio
Trans Fat 0g 0.196g Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 2.348g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 1.758g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.433g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g 0.322g Pistachio
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Lasagne
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
71%
Pistachio
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.559g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.