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Pilaf vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pilaf and Lasagne different?

  • Pilaf is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Lasagne is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Pilaf is 47% higher.
  • Pilaf contains 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Lasagne. While Pilaf contains 0.603mg of Vitamin B1, Lasagne contains only 0.07mg.
  • Lasagne has less Sodium.

Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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.
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
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 +60%
Contains more IronIron +243.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +357%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
~equal in Calcium ~88mg
~equal in Potassium ~196mg

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.
Pilaf
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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 14% 0.84% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
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% 26% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +64%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +761.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +301%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +227.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3021.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 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 ProteinProtein +43.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +396.8%
Contains more OtherOther +145.9%
Contains more FatsFats +259.1%
Contains more WaterWater +781.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 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 -86.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +371.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 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 StarchStarch +624.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +80%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +830%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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.
Pilaf Lasagne
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Lasagne Opinion
Calories 359kcal 135kcal Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 7.28g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 4.92g Lasagne
Vitamin C 4.1mg 2.5mg Pilaf
Net carbs 75.11g 13.66g Pilaf
Carbs 76.31g 15.36g Pilaf
Cholesterol 1mg 17mg Pilaf
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Magnesium 32mg 20mg Pilaf
Calcium 83mg 88mg Lasagne
Potassium 188mg 196mg Lasagne
Iron 2.44mg 0.71mg Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 3.11g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g Lasagne
Copper 0.166mg 0.09mg Pilaf
Zinc 1.01mg 0.87mg Pilaf
Starch 71.23g 9.83g Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 115mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 373mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 14IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.882mg 0.193mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 15.9µg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.07mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.074mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 1.528mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.323mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.122mg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 0.5µg 7µg Lasagne
Folate 212µg 24µg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0g 0.196g Pilaf
Choline 17.5mg 23.2mg Lasagne
Saturated Fat 0.307g 2.348g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0.433g Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.085mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg 0.219mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.224mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.189mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.145mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.374mg 0.285mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg 0.183mg Lasagne
Fructose 0g 1.04g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf 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
47%
Pilaf
19%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 930mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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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