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Pretzel vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pretzel and lasagne

  • Pretzel is richer in iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet lasagne is richer in selenium and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for pretzel is 48% higher.
  • Pretzel contains 7 times more folate than lasagne. Pretzel contains 166µg of folate, while lasagne contains 24µg.
  • Lasagne contains less sodium.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index than pretzel.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted 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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
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 +45%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.8%
Contains more IronIron +545.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +425.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +261.4%

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +505.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +348.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +244.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +591.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.323mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 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 +37.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +423.4%
Contains more OtherOther +123.6%
Contains more FatsFats +67.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2164.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 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 -83.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +141.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97%
Starch: 72.58 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.31 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.11 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 +638.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +34.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +235.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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.
Pretzel Lasagne
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Lasagne DV% diff.
Iron 4.58mg 0.71mg 48%
Sodium 1240mg 373mg 38%
Manganese 1.015mg 0.193mg 36%
Folate 166µg 24µg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.07mg 30%
Starch 72.58g 9.83g 26%
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 1.528mg 23%
Carbs 80.39g 15.36g 22%
Selenium 4.4µg 15.9µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.074mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Calories 384kcal 135kcal 12%
Saturated fat 0.391g 2.348g 9%
Fiber 3.4g 1.7g 7%
Copper 0.156mg 0.09mg 7%
Calcium 27mg 88mg 6%
Protein 10.04g 7.28g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.433g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 41µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.122mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 7µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.727g 1.758g 3%
Fats 2.93g 4.92g 3%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.85mg 3%
Zinc 1.04mg 0.87mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 20mg 2%
Phosphorus 128mg 115mg 2%
Potassium 223mg 196mg 1%
Fructose 0.31g 1.04g 1%
Choline 29.5mg 23.2mg 1%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2.5mg 0%
Net carbs 76.99g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 2.21g 3.11g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.323mg 0%
Trans fat 0.004g 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.25mg 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.757mg 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.48mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.22mg 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzel 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
37%
Pretzel
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.957g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 867mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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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