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Spanish rice vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spanish rice and Lasagne

  • Spanish rice is richer in Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Folate, yet Lasagne is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Lasagne is 15% higher.
  • Spanish rice contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Lasagne. Spanish rice contains 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, while Lasagne contains 0.07mg.
  • Lasagne contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice 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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
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 +62%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.9%

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 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +85.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +337%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +312.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +154.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.074mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 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 +102.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +122%
Contains more WaterWater +21.1%
~equal in Fats ~4.92g
~equal in Other ~1.57g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 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 -57.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +435.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 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 +180.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +42.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +86%
Contains more FructoseFructose +147.6%
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.
Spanish rice Lasagne
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Lasagne Opinion
Calories 185kcal 135kcal Spanish rice
Protein 3.28g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 5.29g 4.92g Spanish rice
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Net carbs 29.96g 13.66g Spanish rice
Carbs 31.16g 15.36g Spanish rice
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Spanish rice
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Magnesium 13mg 20mg Lasagne
Calcium 20mg 88mg Lasagne
Potassium 116mg 196mg Lasagne
Iron 1.15mg 0.71mg Spanish rice
Sugar 1.3g 3.11g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g Lasagne
Copper 0.065mg 0.09mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.48mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Starch 27.55g 9.83g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 57mg 115mg Lasagne
Sodium 528mg 373mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 100IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 6µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.39mg 0.193mg Spanish rice
Selenium 7.4µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.07mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.074mg
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 1.528mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.323mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.122mg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 13µg 7µg Spanish rice
Folate 50µg 24µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g 0.196g Spanish rice
Choline 9.1mg 23.2mg Lasagne
Saturated Fat 1.005g 2.348g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 0.433g Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.098mg 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.24mg 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.131mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.071mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.329mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.071mg 0.183mg Lasagne
Fructose 0.42g 1.04g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g 0.026g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g 0.322g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice 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
20%
Spanish rice
19%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.343g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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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