Oatmeal vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between oatmeal and lasagne
- Oatmeal has more iron, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, lasagne is richer in selenium and vitamin B12.
- Oatmeal covers your daily iron needs 66% more than lasagne.
- Lasagne has 4 times less vitamin B1 than oatmeal. Oatmeal has 0.26mg of vitamin B1, while lasagne has 0.07mg.
- Oatmeal contains less sodium.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oatmeal is 79, while the glycemic index of lasagne is 28.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more IronIron | +739.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +189.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +221.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +218% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +217.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +190.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +137.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1650% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +393.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +207.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +261.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +175.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +349.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.433g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +86.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~9.83g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.71mg | 66% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 15.9µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.07mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.193mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 373mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.33µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.122mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.074mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 2.348g | 10% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 7.28g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 41µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 1.528mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Folate | 44µg | 24µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.85mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 115mg | 5% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 4.92g | 5% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 196mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 1.758g | 3% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 23.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 135kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 15.36g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.04g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 13.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 3.11g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 9.83g | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | 0.196g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.433g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 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 |
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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
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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.122g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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