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Pancake vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pancake and lasagne

  • Pancake has more vitamin B2, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and polyunsaturated fat; however, lasagne is richer in vitamin B6.
  • Pancake covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 16% more than lasagne.
  • Lasagne has 10 times less polyunsaturated fat than pancake. Pancake has 4.447g of polyunsaturated fat, while lasagne has 0.433g.
  • Lasagne contains less cholesterol.
  • Pancake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pancake is 66, while the glycemic index of lasagne is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe 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 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
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 CalciumCalcium +148.9%
Contains more IronIron +153.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15%
~equal in Manganese ~0.193mg
~equal in Selenium ~15.9µg

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 1% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
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 AVitamin A +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +279.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.528mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 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 FatsFats +97.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.2%
Contains more OtherOther +72%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.8%
Contains more WaterWater +34%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 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 -9.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +927%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Lasagne DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 0.433g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.074mg 16%
Cholesterol 59mg 17mg 14%
Iron 1.8mg 0.71mg 14%
Calcium 219mg 88mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.07mg 11%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Fats 9.7g 4.92g 7%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.122mg 6%
Vitamin K 7µg 6%
Phosphorus 159mg 115mg 6%
Copper 0.049mg 0.09mg 5%
Calories 227kcal 135kcal 5%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.33µg 5%
Carbs 28.3g 15.36g 4%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Folate 38µg 24µg 4%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.87mg 3%
Sodium 439mg 373mg 3%
Protein 6.4g 7.28g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.474g 1.758g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.323mg 2%
Selenium 14.9µg 15.9µg 2%
Potassium 132mg 196mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 2.5mg 2%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Vitamin A 54µg 41µg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 20mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.122g 2.348g 1%
Net carbs 28.3g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g N/A
Manganese 0.2mg 0.193mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 1.528mg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.237mg 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.321mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.335mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.152mg 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g 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
Pancake 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
20%
Pancake
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.226g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.