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Sesame chicken vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sesame chicken and Lasagne

  • Sesame chicken has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Choline, however, Lasagne is richer in Calcium.
  • Sesame chicken covers your daily Vitamin K needs 17% more than Lasagne.
  • Lasagne has 3 times less Cholesterol than Sesame chicken. Sesame chicken has 59mg of Cholesterol, while Lasagne has 17mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken 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 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
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 IronIron +53.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +633.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +132.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~196mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.87mg
~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 3.3% 18% 26% 3% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
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 EVitamin E +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +287.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +215.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +32%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 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 +96.8%
Contains more FatsFats +189.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75%
Contains more WaterWater +65.6%
~equal in Other ~1.57g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +101.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1490.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.348g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2083.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +134.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +93.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~9.83g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Lasagne Opinion
Calories 293kcal 135kcal Sesame chicken
Protein 14.33g 7.28g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 4.92g Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 1mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Net carbs 26.18g 13.66g Sesame chicken
Carbs 26.88g 15.36g Sesame chicken
Cholesterol 59mg 17mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 5IU 1IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Sesame chicken
Calcium 12mg 88mg Lasagne
Potassium 204mg 196mg Sesame chicken
Iron 1.09mg 0.71mg Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g 3.11g Lasagne
Fiber 0.7g 1.7g Lasagne
Copper 0.051mg 0.09mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.91mg 0.87mg Sesame chicken
Starch 10.7g 9.83g Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 115mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 482mg 373mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 293IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 83µg 41µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg 0.85mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.083mg 0.193mg Lasagne
Selenium 16.7µg 15.9µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.074mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 1.528mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.122mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 27.1µg 7µg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 24µg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.045g 0.196g Sesame chicken
Choline 73.3mg 23.2mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.41g 2.348g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 1.758g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 0.433g Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg Lasagne
Fructose 2.01g 1.04g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g 0.026g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.006g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g 0.322g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken 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
30%
Sesame chicken
19%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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.

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