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Bran cereal vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bran cereal and Lo mein?

  • Lo mein has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Zinc than Bran cereal.
  • Bran cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 918% higher.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat types in this comparison.

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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 +1752.4%
Contains more Iron +1544.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2485.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2455.6%
Contains more Potassium +871.4%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +3344.4%
Contains more Copper +1525%
Contains more Manganese +2987.5%
Contains more Selenium +24.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 661% 259% 493% 90% 34% 339% 347% 967% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Contains more Calcium +1752.4%
Contains more Iron +1544.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2485.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2455.6%
Contains more Potassium +871.4%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +3344.4%
Contains more Copper +1525%
Contains more Manganese +2987.5%
Contains more Selenium +24.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +876%
Contains more Vitamin E +296.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +4200%
Contains more Vitamin C +1076.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4729.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2085.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1727.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17547.1%
Contains more Folate +4578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +144.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 105% 24% 129% 67% 568% 626% 278% 64% 2770% 983% 2350% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 6% 3% 6% 12% 29% 16% 17% 16% 22% 0% 32%
Contains more Vitamin A +876%
Contains more Vitamin E +296.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +4200%
Contains more Vitamin C +1076.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4729.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2085.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1727.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17547.1%
Contains more Folate +4578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +144.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +175.5%
Contains more Fats +108.5%
Contains more Carbs +268.3%
Contains more Other +302.9%
Contains more Water +3264.6%
13% 5% 74% 2% 6%
Protein: 13.14 g
Fats: 4.9 g
Carbs: 74.24 g
Water: 2.12 g
Other: 5.6 g
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more Protein +175.5%
Contains more Fats +108.5%
Contains more Carbs +268.3%
Contains more Other +302.9%
Contains more Water +3264.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.8%
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +30.3%
Contains more Sucrose +709.8%
Contains more Glucose +189.2%
Contains more Maltose +253.3%
Equal in Fructose - 0.33
58% 35% 3% 3%
Starch: 21.8 g
Sucrose: 13.2 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 0.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 8% 2% 2%
Starch: 16.73 g
Sucrose: 1.63 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +30.3%
Contains more Sucrose +709.8%
Contains more Glucose +189.2%
Contains more Maltose +253.3%
Equal in Fructose - 0.33

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran cereal Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 44.94g 18.86g Bran cereal
Protein 13.14g 4.77g Bran cereal
Fats 4.9g 2.35g Bran cereal
Carbs 74.24g 20.16g Bran cereal
Calories 259kcal 121kcal Bran cereal
Starch 21.8g 16.73g Bran cereal
Fructose 0.36g 0.33g Bran cereal
Sugar 15.69g 2.63g Lo mein
Fiber 29.3g 1.3g Bran cereal
Calcium 389mg 21mg Bran cereal
Iron 17.6mg 1.07mg Bran cereal
Magnesium 362mg 14mg Bran cereal
Phosphorus 1150mg 45mg Bran cereal
Potassium 1020mg 105mg Bran cereal
Sodium 258mg 430mg Bran cereal
Zinc 12.4mg 0.36mg Bran cereal
Copper 1.04mg 0.064mg Bran cereal
Manganese 7.41mg 0.24mg Bran cereal
Selenium 9.4µg 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 1747IU 179IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A RAE 522µg 9µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 1.19mg 0.3mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 170IU 4IU Bran cereal
Vitamin D 4.3µg 0.1µg Bran cereal
Vitamin C 20mg 1.7mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B1 2.27mg 0.047mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 2.71mg 0.124mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 14.8mg 0.81mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B5 1.06mg 0.27mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B6 12mg 0.068mg Bran cereal
Folate 1310µg 28µg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 18.8µg 0µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 5.2µg 12.7µg Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.22mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.38mg Bran cereal
Isoleucine 0.35mg Bran cereal
Leucine 0.7mg Bran cereal
Lysine 0.35mg Bran cereal
Methionine 0.17mg Bran cereal
Phenylalanine 0.48mg Bran cereal
Valine 0.52mg Bran cereal
Histidine 0.28mg Bran cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.008g Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 1.1g 0.464g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.89g 0.592g Bran cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 2g 1.291g Bran cereal
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bran cereal Lo mein
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
664%
Bran cereal
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
Bran cereal
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.636g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Lo mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167677/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.