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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.
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
9
:
1
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Iron +60.6%
Contains more Magnesium +655%
Contains more Phosphorus +230.4%
Contains more Potassium +52.6%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Contains more Zinc +187.4%
Contains more Copper +322.2%
Contains more Manganese +3102.1%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Equal in Selenium - 15.9
Rice cakes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Lasagne
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +60.6%
Contains more Magnesium +655%
Contains more Phosphorus +230.4%
Contains more Potassium +52.6%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Contains more Zinc +187.4%
Contains more Copper +322.2%
Contains more Manganese +3102.1%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Equal in Selenium - 15.9

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.
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
4
:
8
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +429.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.122
Rice cakes
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% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Lasagne
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 B2 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +429.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.122

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
2
:
3
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Carbs +421.5%
Contains more Fats +40.6%
Contains more Water +1101.2%
Equal in Other - 1.57
Rice cakes
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Lasagne
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 +23.6%
Contains more Carbs +421.5%
Contains more Fats +40.6%
Contains more Water +1101.2%
Equal in Other - 1.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
2
:
1
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.4%
Rice cakes
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Lasagne
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 76.3g 13.66g Rice cakes
Protein 9g 7.28g Rice cakes
Fats 3.5g 4.92g Lasagne
Carbs 80.1g 15.36g Rice cakes
Calories 380kcal 135kcal Rice cakes
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 1.7g Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 1.14mg 0.71mg Rice cakes
Magnesium 151mg 20mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 380mg 115mg Rice cakes
Potassium 299mg 196mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 373mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 0.87mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg 0.09mg Rice cakes
Manganese 6.18mg 0.193mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 15.9µg Rice cakes
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 0.056mg 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
Folate 21µg 24µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg Lasagne
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
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Rice cakes
Trans Fat 0.196g Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 0.64g 2.348g Rice cakes
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 0.433g Rice cakes
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes 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
25%
Rice cakes
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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.