Potato vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potatoes and lasagne different?
- Potatoes are higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, lasagne is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin A, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for lasagne is 28% higher.
- Potatoes contain 8 times more vitamin C than lasagne. While potatoes contain 19.7mg of vitamin C, lasagne contains only 2.5mg.
- Potatoes have less sodium.
- Lasagne has a lower glycemic index (28) than potatoes (86).
Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +633.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +190% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +688% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +144.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +250% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +91.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +255.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5366.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +931% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +55.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +217.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +200% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +300% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 15.9µg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 2.5mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 373mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.122mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.33µg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 2.348g | 11% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 7.28g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 115mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 88mg | 8% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 4.92g | 7% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 196mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.85mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 41µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.87mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 1.758g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 1.528mg | 3% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 135kcal | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.433g | 3% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 9.83g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 24µg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 23.2mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 1.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.323mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 15.36g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 13.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 3.11g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.196g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 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 | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.322g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.323g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
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.