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Meat lasagna
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 139 kcal —
- Protein 7.5 g 15%
- Carbohydrate 15 g 5%
- Fat 5 g 6%
- Saturated fat 2.3 g 12%
- Fibre 1.6 g 6%
- Sugars 3.3 g —
- Sodium 390 mg 17%
- Cholesterol 16 mg 5%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 42 µg 5%
- Vitamin C 4.4 mg 5%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.98 mg 7%
- Vitamin K 6.6 µg 6%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.06 mg 4%
- Niacin (B3) 1.6 mg 10%
- Vitamin B6 0.14 mg 8%
- Folate (B9) 15 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0.83 µg 35%
- Choline 17.2 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 82 mg 6%
- Iron 0.73 mg 4%
- Magnesium 20 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 115 mg 9%
- Potassium 207 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.89 mg 8%
- Copper 0.1 mg 11%
- Selenium 16.6 µg 30%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 139 | 7.5 g | 15 g | 5 g |
| 1 × 1 piece (1/6 of 8" square, approx 2-1/2" x 4") | 206 g | 286 | 15 g | 30 g | 10 g |
| 1 × 1 piece (1/8 of 7" x 12", approx 3-1/2" x 3") | 232 g | 322 | 17 g | 34 g | 12 g |
| 1 × 1 cup | 250 g | 348 | 19 g | 36 g | 12 g |
| 1 × 1 surface inch | 20.7 g | 29 | 1.5 g | 3 g | 1 g |
| 2 × 1 piece (1/6 of 8" square, approx 2-1/2" x 4") | 412 g | 573 | 31 g | 60 g | 21 g |
| ½ × 1 piece (1/6 of 8" square, approx 2-1/2" x 4") | 103 g | 143 | 7.7 g | 15 g | 5.1 g |
| 3 × 1 piece (1/6 of 8" square, approx 2-1/2" x 4") | 618 g | 859 | 46 g | 90 g | 31 g |
| 4 × 1 piece (1/6 of 8" square, approx 2-1/2" x 4") | 824 g | 1145 | 61 g | 120 g | 41 g |
Similar foods
- Beef meat lasagna137 kcal / 100 g
- Low-fat meat lasagnawith sauce, frozen entree101 kcal / 100 g
- Meat lasagneprepared154 kcal / 100 g
- Meat and spinach lasagna207 kcal / 100 g
- Lasagna with meatrestaurant, italian185 kcal / 100 g
- Meatless lasagna130 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable lasagnafrozen, baked139 kcal / 100 g
- Beef mince lasagna174 kcal / 100 g
- Lasagne137 kcal / 100 g
- Beef steak mince lasagna150 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Meat lasagna
How much meat lasagna is a typical serving?
A side portion is about 134 g, while a larger centre piece can be around 278 g. A 134 g portion provides 186 kcal.
How do you reheat leftover meat lasagna without drying it out?
Cover it with foil and warm it in an oven at 180 °C until piping hot throughout, usually 20–30 minutes for a single portion. Add a spoonful of water or sauce before covering if the edges look dry.
Can you freeze meat lasagna?
Yes. Cool it promptly, wrap individual portions airtight and freeze; thaw in the fridge before reheating until piping hot throughout. For the best texture, freeze it before baking if you are preparing it ahead.
What goes well with meat lasagna?
Serve it with a crisp green salad dressed with lemon or vinegar to balance the rich cheese and meat sauce. Garlic bread is a familiar side, but the lasagna is already filling.
How is meat lasagna different from meat-sauce lasagna?
The names are often used for much the same layered pasta dish. In the listed foods, meat lasagna has 124 kcal per 100 g, while meat-sauce lasagna has 135 kcal; recipes and portion composition can account for differences.
Can you assemble meat lasagna the day before baking it?
Yes: layer the pasta, meat sauce and cheese in the dish, cover and refrigerate overnight, then bake until bubbling and hot in the centre. If baking it straight from the fridge, allow extra time rather than relying on the usual recipe timing.
How do you know when meat lasagna is cooked through?
Look for bubbling sauce at the edges and a hot centre; a food thermometer inserted into the middle should read at least 75 °C. Let it stand for about 10 minutes before cutting so the layers hold together.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 58130011 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
