Lasagna vs mujaddara: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: lasagna scores 34/100 and mujaddara 35/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Lasagna
167 kcal per 100 g. 1 piece: 300 g
Mujaddara
168 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 300 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even167 vs 168 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinLasagna8.4 vs 5 g per 100 g
- More fiberMujaddara1.2 vs 2.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarMujaddara3.5 vs 1.8 g per 100 g
- More potassiumLasagna249 vs 169 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatMujaddara3.8 vs 0.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Lasagna, 100 g | Mujaddara, 100 g | Lasagna, 300 g | Mujaddara, 300 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 167 kcal | 168 kcal | 501 kcal | 504 kcal |
| Protein | 8.4 g | 5 g | 25 g | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g | 24 g | 43 g | 72 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g | 1.8 g | 11 g | 5.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 2.3 g | 3.5 g | 7 g |
| Fat | 8.2 g | 6 g | 24 g | 18 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.8 g | 0.9 g | 11 g | 2.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.2 mg | 3.3 mg | 9.7 mg | 9.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 79 µg | 0.4 µg | 236 µg | 1.3 µg |
| Potassium | 249 mg | 169 mg | 746 mg | 508 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 1.8 mg | 3.4 mg | 5.4 mg |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 21 mg | 309 mg | 64 mg |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 15 mg | 66 mg | 46 mg |
| Sodium | 255 mg | 228 mg | 764 mg | 683 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.