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Wheat gluten vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wheat gluten and Lasagne different?

  • Wheat gluten is higher in Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Lasagne is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Wheat gluten is 56% higher.
  • Wheat gluten contains 2 times more Selenium than Lasagne. While Wheat gluten contains 39.7µg of Selenium, Lasagne contains only 15.9µg.
  • Wheat gluten has less Saturated Fat.

Vital wheat gluten and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +61.4%
Contains more Iron +632.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +102.2%
Contains more Selenium +149.7%
Contains more Potassium +96%
Equal in Zinc - 0.87
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Calcium +61.4%
Contains more Iron +632.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +102.2%
Contains more Selenium +149.7%
Contains more Potassium +96%
Equal in Zinc - 0.87

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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Lasagne
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +932.4%
Contains more Fats +165.9%
Contains more Carbs +11.4%
Contains more Water +764.3%
Contains more Other +57%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 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 +932.4%
Contains more Fats +165.9%
Contains more Carbs +11.4%
Contains more Water +764.3%
Contains more Other +57%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1026.9%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1026.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 13.66g Lasagne
Protein 75.16g 7.28g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 4.92g Lasagne
Carbs 13.79g 15.36g Lasagne
Calories 370kcal 135kcal Wheat gluten
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 0g 3.11g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 1.7g Lasagne
Calcium 142mg 88mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 0.71mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 20mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 260mg 115mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 196mg Lasagne
Sodium 29mg 373mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Copper 0.182mg 0.09mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.193mg Lasagne
Selenium 39.7µg 15.9µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.074mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.528mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.122mg Lasagne
Folate 0µg 24µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 0µg 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Wheat gluten
Trans Fat 0.196g Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.272g 2.348g Wheat gluten
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.433g Wheat gluten
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten 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
0%
Wheat gluten
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.