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Spaghetti vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are spaghetti and lasagne different?

  • Spaghetti is richer in selenium, while lasagne is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin K, and vitamin B6.
  • Spaghetti covers your daily need for selenium 19% more than lasagne.
  • Spaghetti contains 2 times more Selenium than lasagne. Spaghetti contains 26.4µg of Selenium, while lasagne contains 15.9µg.
  • Spaghetti is lower in saturated Fat.
  • Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index (49) than lasagne (28).

Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types were 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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +345.5%
Contains more IronIron +42%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg

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% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
Lasagne
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +282%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +262.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 CarbsCarbs +100.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.5%
Contains more FatsFats +429%
Contains more WaterWater +14.1%
Contains more OtherOther +460.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1242%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 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 +164.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +500%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2225%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3366.7%
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.
Spaghetti Lasagne
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Lasagne Opinion
Calories 158kcal 135kcal Spaghetti
Protein 5.8g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 0.93g 4.92g Lasagne
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Net carbs 29.06g 13.66g Spaghetti
Carbs 30.86g 15.36g Spaghetti
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Spaghetti
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Lasagne
Calcium 7mg 88mg Lasagne
Potassium 44mg 196mg Lasagne
Iron 0.5mg 0.71mg Lasagne
Sugar 0.56g 3.11g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.8g 1.7g Spaghetti
Copper 0.1mg 0.09mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Starch 26.01g 9.83g Spaghetti
Phosphorus 58mg 115mg Lasagne
Sodium 1mg 373mg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 0µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.322mg 0.193mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg 15.9µg Spaghetti
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.074mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.528mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.122mg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 0µg 7µg Lasagne
Folate 7µg 24µg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0g 0.196g Spaghetti
Choline 6.4mg 23.2mg Lasagne
Saturated Fat 0.176g 2.348g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.433g Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.206mg 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.224mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.133mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.065mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.262mg 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.132mg 0.183mg Lasagne
Fructose 0.03g 1.04g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
19%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.172g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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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