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Rice cakes vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rice cakes and Lasagne different?

  • Rice cakes are higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, however, Lasagne is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rice cakes is 260% higher.
  • Rice cakes contain 8 times more Magnesium than Lasagne. While Rice cakes contain 151mg of Magnesium, Lasagne contains only 20mg.
  • Rice cakes have less Sodium.

Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +655%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.6%
Contains more IronIron +60.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +322.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +187.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3102.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
~equal in Selenium ~15.9µg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 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% 26% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +429.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +259.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.122mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 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 ProteinProtein +23.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +421.5%
Contains more FatsFats +40.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1101.2%
~equal in Other ~1.57g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 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 -72.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +156.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +58.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Lasagne Opinion
Calories 380kcal 135kcal Rice cakes
Protein 9g 7.28g Rice cakes
Fats 3.5g 4.92g Lasagne
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Net carbs 76.3g 13.66g Rice cakes
Carbs 80.1g 15.36g Rice cakes
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Rice cakes
Vitamin D 1IU Lasagne
Magnesium 151mg 20mg Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 88mg Lasagne
Potassium 299mg 196mg Rice cakes
Iron 1.14mg 0.71mg Rice cakes
Sugar 3.11g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 1.7g Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg 0.09mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 0.87mg Rice cakes
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Phosphorus 380mg 115mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 373mg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 0IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 0µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg Lasagne
Manganese 6.18mg 0.193mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 15.9µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.074mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 1.528mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.323mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.122mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg Lasagne
Folate 21µg 24µg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g Rice cakes
Choline 23.2mg Lasagne
Saturated Fat 0.64g 2.348g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 0.433g Rice cakes
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.085mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg 0.219mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.224mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg 0.578mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.152mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 0.329mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg 0.285mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg 0.183mg Rice cakes
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes 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
23%
Rice cakes
19%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.708g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.