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Pretzels vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pretzels and Lasagne different?

  • Pretzels are higher in Manganese, Copper, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Lasagne is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Pretzels is 69% higher.
  • Pretzels contain 5 times more Sodium than Lasagne. While Pretzels contain 1715mg of Sodium, Lasagne contains only 373mg.

Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted 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 Iron +135.2%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Copper +193.3%
Contains more Manganese +826.9%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +34.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Selenium +174.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 115
Equal in Zinc - 0.87
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +135.2%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Copper +193.3%
Contains more Manganese +826.9%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +34.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Selenium +174.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 115
Equal in Zinc - 0.87

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 B1 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.7%
Contains more Folate +245.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.122
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 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 B1 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.7%
Contains more Folate +245.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.122

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +415.6%
Contains more Other +212.1%
Contains more Fats +40.6%
Contains more Water +2047.6%
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 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 +25%
Contains more Carbs +415.6%
Contains more Other +212.1%
Contains more Fats +40.6%
Contains more Water +2047.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.3%
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 76.4g 13.66g Pretzels
Protein 9.1g 7.28g Pretzels
Fats 3.5g 4.92g Lasagne
Carbs 79.2g 15.36g Pretzels
Calories 381kcal 135kcal Pretzels
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 1.7g Pretzels
Calcium 36mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 1.67mg 0.71mg Pretzels
Magnesium 35mg 20mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 113mg 115mg Lasagne
Potassium 146mg 196mg Lasagne
Sodium 1715mg 373mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.85mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Copper 0.264mg 0.09mg Pretzels
Manganese 1.789mg 0.193mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 0IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.07mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.074mg Pretzels
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 1.528mg Pretzels
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.122mg Lasagne
Folate 83µg 24µg Pretzels
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.109mg 0.085mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg 0.219mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.224mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg 0.578mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.221mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.164mg
Phenylalanine 0.453mg 0.329mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg 0.285mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.201mg 0.183mg Pretzels
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Pretzels
Trans Fat 0.196g Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.75g 2.348g Pretzels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 0.433g Pretzels
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
Pretzels 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
18%
Pretzels
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.598g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzels
Pretzels is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 1342mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
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.

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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.