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Potato salad vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between potato salad and lasagne

  • Potato salad has more vitamin C, while lasagne has more selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, and zinc.
  • Lasagne's daily need coverage for selenium is 21% higher.
  • Lasagne contains 4 times less cholesterol than potato salad. Potato salad contains 68mg of cholesterol, while lasagne contains 17mg.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lasagne is 28, while the glycemic index of potato salad is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +363.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +180.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +287.8%
~equal in Iron ~0.71mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.3% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.07mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more OtherOther +24.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.5%
~equal in Water ~70.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +763%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Lasagne DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.433g 22%
Selenium 4.1µg 15.9µg 21%
Cholesterol 68mg 17mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Phosphorus 52mg 115mg 9%
Protein 2.68g 7.28g 9%
Vitamin C 10mg 2.5mg 8%
Calcium 19mg 88mg 7%
Sodium 529mg 373mg 7%
Vitamin K 7µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Fats 8.2g 4.92g 5%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.87mg 5%
Folate 7µg 24µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 1.528mg 4%
Manganese 0.101mg 0.193mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.323mg 4%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.429g 2.348g 4%
Copper 0.118mg 0.09mg 3%
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 1.758g 2%
Potassium 254mg 196mg 2%
Vitamin A 32µg 41µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.074mg 1%
Iron 0.65mg 0.71mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.122mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 20mg 1%
Carbs 11.17g 15.36g 1%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Calories 143kcal 135kcal 0%
Net carbs 9.87g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Lasagne
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Potato salad
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.919g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.