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Plantain chips vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Plantain chips and Lasagne

  • Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium, yet Lasagne is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Plantain chips is 33% higher.
  • Plantain chips contain 6 times more Vitamin E than Lasagne. Plantain chips contain 5.04mg of Vitamin E , while Lasagne contains 0.85mg.
  • Lasagne contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, plantain chips, salted 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 Iron +36.6%
Contains more Magnesium +255%
Contains more Potassium +301%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +43%
Contains more Calcium +877.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Contains more Zinc +135.1%
Contains more Selenium +3875%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +36.6%
Contains more Magnesium +255%
Contains more Potassium +301%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +43%
Contains more Calcium +877.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Contains more Zinc +135.1%
Contains more Selenium +3875%

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 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1184%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +277%
Contains more Folate +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +308.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
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 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1184%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +277%
Contains more Folate +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +308.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +501.4%
Contains more Carbs +315.6%
Contains more Other +40.1%
Contains more Protein +219.3%
Contains more Water +3290.9%
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 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 Fats +501.4%
Contains more Carbs +315.6%
Contains more Other +40.1%
Contains more Protein +219.3%
Contains more Water +3290.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2611.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2611.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +416.8%
Contains more Sucrose +70.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Starch +416.8%
Contains more Sucrose +70.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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.
Plantain chips Lasagne
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 60.34g 13.66g Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 29.59g 4.92g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 15.36g Plantain chips
Calories 531kcal 135kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g 9.83g Plantain chips
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 0.92g 3.11g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 1.7g Plantain chips
Calcium 9mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 0.97mg 0.71mg Plantain chips
Magnesium 71mg 20mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 115mg Lasagne
Potassium 786mg 196mg Plantain chips
Sodium 202mg 373mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Copper 0.198mg 0.09mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg 0.193mg Plantain chips
Selenium 0.4µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 1386IU 437IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 41µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.85mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 32.1mg 2.5mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.074mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 1.528mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.323mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.122mg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 24µg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 28.6µg 7µg Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g 0.196g Plantain chips
Saturated Fat 8.337g 2.348g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0.001g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 1.758g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 0.433g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 0.322g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g 0.026g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Plantain chips Lasagne
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Plantain chips
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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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