Tofu vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Tofu and Lasagne
- Tofu has more Calcium, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, however, Lasagne is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
- Tofu covers your daily need of Calcium 60% more than Lasagne.
- Tofu has 6 times more Manganese than Lasagne. While Tofu has 1.181mg of Manganese, Lasagne has only 0.193mg.
- Tofu has less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate 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.
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Calcium
+676.1%
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Iron
+274.6%
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Magnesium
+190%
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Phosphorus
+65.2%
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Potassium
+20.9%
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Sodium
-96.2%
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Zinc
+80.5%
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Copper
+320%
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Manganese
+511.9%
Equal in Selenium - 15.9
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Calcium
+676.1%
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Iron
+274.6%
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Magnesium
+190%
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Phosphorus
+65.2%
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Potassium
+20.9%
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Sodium
-96.2%
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Zinc
+80.5%
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Copper
+320%
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Manganese
+511.9%
Equal in Selenium - 15.9
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.
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Vitamin B1
+125.7%
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Vitamin B2
+37.8%
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Folate
+20.8%
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Vitamin A
+163.3%
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Vitamin C
+1150%
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Vitamin B3
+301%
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Vitamin B5
+142.9%
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Vitamin B6
+32.6%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+125.7%
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Vitamin B2
+37.8%
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Folate
+20.8%
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Vitamin A
+163.3%
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Vitamin C
+1150%
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Vitamin B3
+301%
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Vitamin B5
+142.9%
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Vitamin B6
+32.6%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+137.2%
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Fats
+77.2%
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Carbs
+452.5%
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+12.1%
Equal in Water - 70.87
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Protein
+137.2%
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Fats
+77.2%
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Carbs
+452.5%
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+12.1%
Equal in Water - 70.87
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-46.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1036.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.758
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Saturated Fat
-46.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1036.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.758
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 0.48g | 13.66g | |
Protein | 17.27g | 7.28g | |
Fats | 8.72g | 4.92g | |
Carbs | 2.78g | 15.36g | |
Calories | 144kcal | 135kcal | |
Starch | 9.83g | ||
Fructose | 1.04g | ||
Sugar | 3.11g | ||
Fiber | 2.3g | 1.7g | |
Calcium | 683mg | 88mg | |
Iron | 2.66mg | 0.71mg | |
Magnesium | 58mg | 20mg | |
Phosphorus | 190mg | 115mg | |
Potassium | 237mg | 196mg | |
Sodium | 14mg | 373mg | |
Zinc | 1.57mg | 0.87mg | |
Copper | 0.378mg | 0.09mg | |
Manganese | 1.181mg | 0.193mg | |
Selenium | 17.4µg | 15.9µg | |
Vitamin A | 166IU | 437IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 41µg | ||
Vitamin E | 0.85mg | ||
Vitamin D | 0IU | 1IU | |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 2.5mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.07mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.102mg | 0.074mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 1.528mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.323mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.092mg | 0.122mg | |
Folate | 29µg | 24µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.33µg | |
Vitamin K | 7µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.085mg | |
Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.219mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0.224mg | |
Leucine | 1.392mg | 0.578mg | |
Lysine | 0.883mg | 0.486mg | |
Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.164mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.835mg | 0.329mg | |
Valine | 0.87mg | 0.285mg | |
Histidine | 0.431mg | 0.183mg | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | 0.196g | |
Saturated Fat | 1.261g | 2.348g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | ||
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.925g | 1.758g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.921g | 0.433g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | ||
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.322g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.026g | ||
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.087g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins