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Potato chips vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato chips and Lasagne different?

  • Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B3, while Lasagne is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 55% more than Lasagne.
  • Potato chips contains 12 times more Vitamin C than Lasagne. Potato chips contains 31.1mg of Vitamin C, while Lasagne contains 2.5mg.
  • Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat.

Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.
Contains more Iron +129.6%
Contains more Magnesium +235%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Potassium +550.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +25.3%
Contains more Copper +240%
Contains more Manganese +128%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +96.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +129.6%
Contains more Magnesium +235%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Potassium +550.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +25.3%
Contains more Copper +240%
Contains more Manganese +128%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +96.3%

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 E +971.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1144%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +441%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +215.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
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 E +971.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1144%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +441%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +215.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +603.3%
Contains more Carbs +244.4%
Contains more Other +129.3%
Contains more Water +3630%
Equal in Protein - 7.28
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 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 +603.3%
Contains more Carbs +244.4%
Contains more Other +129.3%
Contains more Water +3630%
Equal in Protein - 7.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +459.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2710.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.6%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +459.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2710.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 13.66g Potato chips
Protein 7g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 34.6g 4.92g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 15.36g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 135kcal Potato chips
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 0.22g 3.11g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 1.7g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 1.63mg 0.71mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 20mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 115mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 196mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 373mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.87mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.09mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.193mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 0IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.85mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 31.1mg 2.5mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.07mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.074mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.528mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.323mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.122mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 24µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 22.1µg 7µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.085mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.219mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.224mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.424mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.11mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.392mg 0.285mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.183mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.196g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 2.348g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 1.758g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.433g Potato chips
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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is better in case of low diet
Potato 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
59%
Potato chips
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.612g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.