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Turkey meat vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey meat and Lasagne

  • Lasagne has less Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 than Turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 50% more than Lasagne.
  • Turkey meat has 6 times more Cholesterol than Lasagne. While Turkey meat has 109mg of Cholesterol, Lasagne has only 17mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Contains more Iron +53.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.9%
Contains more Potassium +21.9%
Contains less Sodium -72.4%
Contains more Zinc +185.1%
Contains more Selenium +87.4%
Contains more Calcium +528.6%
Contains more Manganese +1278.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +53.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.9%
Contains more Potassium +21.9%
Contains less Sodium -72.4%
Contains more Zinc +185.1%
Contains more Selenium +87.4%
Contains more Calcium +528.6%
Contains more Manganese +1278.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.09

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +279.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +526.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +404.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1020.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +279.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +526.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +404.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1020.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +292.2%
Contains more Fats +50.2%
Contains more Carbs +25500%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Other +227.1%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 Protein +292.2%
Contains more Fats +50.2%
Contains more Carbs +25500%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Other +227.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +389.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.348
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +389.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.348

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey meat Lasagne
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 13.66g Lasagne
Protein 28.55g 7.28g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 4.92g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 15.36g Lasagne
Calories 189kcal 135kcal Turkey meat
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 0g 3.11g Turkey meat
Fiber 0g 1.7g Lasagne
Calcium 14mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 1.09mg 0.71mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 20mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 115mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 196mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 373mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 0.87mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.09mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.193mg Lasagne
Selenium 29.8µg 15.9µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 15IU 1IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.074mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 1.528mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.323mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.122mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 24µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.33µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.085mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.219mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.224mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.578mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.486mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.164mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.329mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.285mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.183mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 17mg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.101g 0.196g Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.155g 2.348g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.003g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 1.758g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.433g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g 0.322g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g 0.026g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.006g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Lasagne
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Turkey meat
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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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