Lasagna vs spaghetti bolognese: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: lasagna scores 34/100 and spaghetti bolognese 38/100, 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
Spaghetti bolognese
154 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 430 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even167 vs 154 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even8.4 vs 8.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.2 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarSpaghetti bolognese3.5 vs 2.2 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even249 vs 227 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatSpaghetti bolognese3.8 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Lasagna, 100 g | Spaghetti bolognese, 100 g | Lasagna, 300 g | Spaghetti bolognese, 430 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 167 kcal | 154 kcal | 501 kcal | 662 kcal |
| Protein | 8.4 g | 8.1 g | 25 g | 35 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g | 17 g | 43 g | 74 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g | 2.2 g | 11 g | 9.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 1.3 g | 3.5 g | 5.6 g |
| Fat | 8.2 g | 5.4 g | 24 g | 23 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.8 g | 1.9 g | 11 g | 8.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.2 mg | 2.9 mg | 9.7 mg | 12 mg |
| Vitamin A | 79 µg | 50 µg | 236 µg | 215 µg |
| Potassium | 249 mg | 227 mg | 746 mg | 975 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 1.1 mg | 3.4 mg | 4.7 mg |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 48 mg | 309 mg | 205 mg |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 22 mg | 66 mg | 95 mg |
| Sodium | 255 mg | 247 mg | 764 mg | 1061 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.