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Veal vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between veal and lasagne

  • The amount of vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and choline in veal is higher than in lasagne.
  • Veal covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 41% more than lasagne.
  • Lasagne has 6 times less cholesterol than veal. Veal has 103mg of cholesterol, while lasagne has 17mg.
  • Lasagne has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lasagne is 28, while the glycemic index of veal is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Veal, ground, cooked, broiled 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.
Veal
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 5.1% 30% 37% 34% 106% 93% 11% 4.6% 75%
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 +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.9%
Contains more IronIron +39.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +344.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +451.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.1%

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.
Veal
6
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% 3% 0% 18% 62% 151% 70% 90% 159% 3% 8.3% 52%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +264.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +425.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +259.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +219.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +284.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +483.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.07mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veal
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24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 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 +234.9%
Contains more FatsFats +53.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +20.8%
~equal in Water ~70.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veal
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47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veal Lasagne DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 8.03mg 1.528mg 41%
Vitamin B12 1.27µg 0.33µg 39%
Protein 24.38g 7.28g 34%
Cholesterol 103mg 17mg 29%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.87mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.39mg 0.122mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.323mg 17%
Phosphorus 217mg 115mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.074mg 15%
Choline 95mg 23.2mg 13%
Sodium 83mg 373mg 13%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.193mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Calcium 17mg 88mg 7%
Carbs 0g 15.36g 5%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 7µg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 41µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.85mg 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Iron 0.99mg 0.71mg 4%
Potassium 337mg 196mg 4%
Selenium 13.7µg 15.9µg 4%
Fats 7.56g 4.92g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.84g 1.758g 3%
Folate 11µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg 3%
Saturated fat 3.04g 2.348g 3%
Calories 172kcal 135kcal 2%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Magnesium 24mg 20mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 0.433g 1%
Copper 0.103mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 0g 3.11g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 1.065mg 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 1.94mg 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.009mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.984mg 0.329mg 0%
Valine 1.347mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.885mg 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Veal 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
47%
Veal
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Veal
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Veal
Veal is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.692g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.