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Liver vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Liver and Lasagne different?

  • Liver is higher than Lasagne in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 764% more than Lasagne.
  • Liver contains 132 times more Vitamin A RAE than Lasagne. Liver contains 5405µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Lasagne contains 41µg.
  • Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol.

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types were 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.
Liver
7
:
Contains more Iron +2423.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Zinc +672.4%
Contains more Copper +604.4%
Contains more Manganese +55.4%
Contains more Selenium +324.5%
Contains more Calcium +780%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +2423.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Zinc +672.4%
Contains more Copper +604.4%
Contains more Manganese +55.4%
Contains more Selenium +324.5%
Contains more Calcium +780%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%

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.
Liver
9
:
Contains more Vitamin A +4018.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +844%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2867.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +452%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1378%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +367.2%
Contains more Folate +579.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5557.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
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 +4018.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +844%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2867.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +452%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1378%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +367.2%
Contains more Folate +579.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5557.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
1
:
Contains more Protein +257.4%
Contains more Fats +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +308.5%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Equal in Other - 1.57
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 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 Protein +257.4%
Contains more Fats +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +308.5%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Equal in Other - 1.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liver Lasagne
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 13.66g Lasagne
Protein 26.02g 7.28g Liver
Fats 4.4g 4.92g Lasagne
Carbs 3.76g 15.36g Lasagne
Calories 165kcal 135kcal Liver
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g Liver
Fiber 0g 1.7g Lasagne
Calcium 10mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 17.92mg 0.71mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 20mg Lasagne
Phosphorus 241mg 115mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 196mg Lasagne
Sodium 49mg 373mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 0.87mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.09mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.193mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 15.9µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 437IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 41µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 23.6mg 2.5mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.07mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.074mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 1.528mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.323mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.122mg Liver
Folate 163µg 24µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0.33µg Liver
Vitamin K 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.085mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.219mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.224mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 0.578mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 0.486mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.164mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.329mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.285mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.183mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 17mg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g Liver
Saturated Fat 1.41g 2.348g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.003g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.433g Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver 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
397%
Liver
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.938g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 338mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.