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Shortbread vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortbread and Lasagne different?

  • Shortbread is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , and Manganese, however, Lasagne is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Shortbread is 29% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Lasagne. While Shortbread contains 0.353mg of Vitamin B1, Lasagne contains only 0.07mg.
  • Lasagne has less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 +319.7%
Contains more Manganese +103.6%
Contains more Calcium +576.9%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.2%
Contains more Potassium +122.7%
Contains more Zinc +77.6%
Contains more Selenium +156.5%
Equal in Sodium - 373
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +319.7%
Contains more Manganese +103.6%
Contains more Calcium +576.9%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.2%
Contains more Potassium +122.7%
Contains more Zinc +77.6%
Contains more Selenium +156.5%
Equal in Sodium - 373
Equal in Copper - 0.09

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 E +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +404.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +43600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.323
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
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 E +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +404.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +43600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.323

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +432.9%
Contains more Carbs +315.2%
Contains more Protein +35.6%
Contains more Water +1868.6%
Contains more Other +52.4%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 Fats +432.9%
Contains more Carbs +315.2%
Contains more Protein +35.6%
Contains more Water +1868.6%
Contains more Other +52.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +281.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1822.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +281.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1822.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +311.7%
Contains more Sucrose +3787%
Contains more Glucose +158.3%
Contains more Fructose +246.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 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 Starch +311.7%
Contains more Sucrose +3787%
Contains more Glucose +158.3%
Contains more Fructose +246.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 13.66g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 26.22g 4.92g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 15.36g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 135kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 9.83g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 21.65g 3.11g Lasagne
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g Lasagne
Calcium 13mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 2.98mg 0.71mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 20mg Lasagne
Phosphorus 66mg 115mg Lasagne
Potassium 88mg 196mg Lasagne
Sodium 353mg 373mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.09mg
Manganese 0.393mg 0.193mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 1IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.85mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.07mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.074mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.528mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.122mg Lasagne
Folate 81µg 24µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 11µg 7µg Shortbread
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
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g 0.196g Lasagne
Saturated Fat 8.105g 2.348g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 1.758g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.433g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 0.322g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.026g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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
33%
Shortbread
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.757g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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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