Popcorn vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between popcorn and lasagne
- Popcorn has more fiber, manganese, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, and copper, while lasagne has more selenium and vitamin B12.
- Popcorn's daily need coverage for fiber is 51% higher.
- Lasagne contains 7 times less magnesium than popcorn. Popcorn contains 144mg of magnesium, while lasagne contains 20mg.
- The amount of sodium in popcorn is lower.
- Lasagne has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lasagne is 28, while the glycemic index of popcorn is 62.
The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped 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 | +620% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +349.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +191.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +254% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +211.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +476.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1157.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +310% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +193.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +483.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +406.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2034.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +435.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +453.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +33.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1228.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1385.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 14.5g | 1.7g | 51% |
| Manganese | 1.113mg | 0.193mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 115mg | 35% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 0.71mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 20mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 15.9µg | 29% |
| Carbs | 77.78g | 15.36g | 21% |
| Zinc | 3.08mg | 0.87mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.09mg | 19% |
| Starch | 54.4g | 9.83g | 18% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 373mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.33µg | 14% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 135kcal | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 0.433g | 13% |
| Protein | 12.94g | 7.28g | 11% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 88mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.637g | 2.348g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 1.528mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 0.323mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 196mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.122mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 41µg | 3% |
| Folate | 31µg | 24µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 1.758g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 1.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Fats | 4.54g | 4.92g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.28g | 13.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 3.11g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.196g | N/A | |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 23.2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.367mg | 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 | 0g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.711g)
Which food is cheaper?
Popcorn is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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.