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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.

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.
Popcorn
Popcorn
8
:
2
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Iron +349.3%
Contains more Magnesium +620%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.3%
Contains more Potassium +67.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +254%
Contains more Copper +191.1%
Contains more Manganese +476.7%
Contains more Calcium +1157.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Lasagne
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +349.3%
Contains more Magnesium +620%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.3%
Contains more Potassium +67.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +254%
Contains more Copper +191.1%
Contains more Manganese +476.7%
Contains more Calcium +1157.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Popcorn
Popcorn
6
:
5
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Folate +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +123%
Contains more Vitamin E +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +483.3%
Popcorn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
Lasagne
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 B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Folate +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +123%
Contains more Vitamin E +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +483.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popcorn
Popcorn
2
:
3
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Protein +77.7%
Contains more Carbs +406.4%
Contains more Water +2034.6%
Contains more Other +10.6%
Equal in Fats - 4.92
Popcorn
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Lasagne
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 Protein +77.7%
Contains more Carbs +406.4%
Contains more Water +2034.6%
Contains more Other +10.6%
Equal in Fats - 4.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popcorn
Popcorn
2
:
1
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.1%
Popcorn
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
Lasagne
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popcorn
Popcorn
2
:
3
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Starch +453.4%
Contains more Sucrose +33.3%
Contains more Glucose +1228.6%
Contains more Fructose +1385.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Popcorn
98%
Starch: 54.4 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Lasagne
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 +453.4%
Contains more Sucrose +33.3%
Contains more Glucose +1228.6%
Contains more Fructose +1385.7%
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.
Popcorn Lasagne
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 63.28g 13.66g Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 7.28g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 4.92g Lasagne
Carbs 77.78g 15.36g Popcorn
Calories 387kcal 135kcal Popcorn
Starch 54.4g 9.83g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 0.87g 3.11g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 1.7g Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 3.19mg 0.71mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 20mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 115mg Popcorn
Potassium 329mg 196mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 373mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 0.87mg Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.09mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 0.193mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 196IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.07mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.074mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 1.528mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.323mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.122mg Popcorn
Folate 31µg 24µg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 1.2µg 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.085mg
Threonine 0.452mg 0.219mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.224mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg 0.578mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.252mg 0.164mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.329mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg 0.285mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg 0.183mg Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.196g Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 2.348g Popcorn
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 0.433g Popcorn
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn 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
17%
Popcorn
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.711g)
Which food is cheaper?
Popcorn
Popcorn is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
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.

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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.