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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, and vitamin E; however, lasagne is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for 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.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index (28) than shortbread (64).

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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 +319.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +103.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +576.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +156.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg
~equal in Sodium ~373mg

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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +404.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +57.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2477.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.323mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +432.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +315.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1868.6%
Contains more OtherOther +52.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 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 +281.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1822.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +311.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3787%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +158.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +246.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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.
Shortbread Lasagne
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.433g 53%
Fats 26.22g 4.92g 33%
Iron 2.98mg 0.71mg 28%
Saturated fat 8.105g 2.348g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.07mg 24%
Calories 514kcal 135kcal 19%
Selenium 6.2µg 15.9µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.074mg 18%
Carbs 63.78g 15.36g 16%
Folate 81µg 24µg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Starch 40.47g 9.83g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 1.758g 12%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.528mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.85mg 11%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.193mg 9%
Calcium 13mg 88mg 8%
Phosphorus 66mg 115mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 41µg 5%
Choline 0.9mg 23.2mg 4%
Protein 5.37g 7.28g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.122mg 4%
Vitamin K 11µg 7µg 3%
Potassium 88mg 196mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg 3%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.87mg 3%
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g 2%
Sodium 353mg 373mg 1%
Fructose 0.3g 1.04g 1%
Magnesium 14mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 21.65g 3.11g N/A
Copper 0.09mg 0.09mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.323mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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%
Shortbread
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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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