Pizza vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pizza and lasagne?
- Pizza has more vitamin B1, iron, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B3, calcium, vitamin B2, and selenium than lasagne.
- Pizza's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 27% higher.
- Lasagne has 4 times less folate than pizza. Pizza has 93µg of folate, while lasagne has 24µg.
- Lasagne is lower in saturated fat.
- Pizza has a higher glycemic index (60) than lasagne (28).
We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types in this comparison.
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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 | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +249.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +86.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.6% |
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 | +68.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +457.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +287.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +41.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +97% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +117% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +288.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +174.2% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +170% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +19.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +42.9% |
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Fructose
~1.04g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.07mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 0.71mg | 22% |
| Folate | 93µg | 24µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 1.528mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 115mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 2.348g | 10% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 88mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 373mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.074mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 0.433g | 8% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 7.28g | 8% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 135kcal | 7% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 9.83g | 7% |
| Fats | 9.69g | 4.92g | 7% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 15.9µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.193mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.323mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 15.36g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.87mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.33µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.122mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 41µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 1.758g | 2% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 23.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2.5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 196mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 13.66g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.58g | 3.11g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.85mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | 0.196g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1.04g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | 0.026g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | 0.322g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (17 mg)
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.