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Cocoa Krispies vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cocoa Krispies and Lo mein different?

  • Cocoa Krispies have more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin E , and Vitamin C than Lo mein.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cocoa Krispies is 200% higher.
  • Cocoa Krispies contain 134 times more Vitamin A RAE than Lo mein. While Cocoa Krispies contain 1210µg of Vitamin A RAE, Lo mein contains only 9µg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat 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 +504.8%
Contains more Iron +1255.1%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.7%
Contains more Potassium +87.6%
Contains more Zinc +1288.9%
Contains more Copper +418.8%
Contains more Manganese +358.3%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Equal in Sodium - 430
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 544% 28% 44% 18% 56% 137% 111% 144% 88%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Contains more Calcium +504.8%
Contains more Iron +1255.1%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.7%
Contains more Potassium +87.6%
Contains more Zinc +1288.9%
Contains more Copper +418.8%
Contains more Manganese +358.3%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Equal in Sodium - 430

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 +2152.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +3500%
Contains more Vitamin D +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +2723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2474.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1004.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1887.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2267.6%
Contains more Folate +1053.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +12600%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.27
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 242% 217% 144% 160% 303% 317% 302% 15% 372% 243% 600% 1%
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 +2152.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +3500%
Contains more Vitamin D +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +2723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2474.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1004.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1887.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2267.6%
Contains more Folate +1053.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +12600%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +14.9%
Contains more Carbs +336%
Contains more Other +43.2%
Contains more Water +2438.4%
Equal in Protein - 4.77
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 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 Fats +14.9%
Contains more Carbs +336%
Contains more Other +43.2%
Contains more Water +2438.4%
Equal in Protein - 4.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1191%
84% 12% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1191%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +161.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 43.8 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 +161.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa Krispies Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 86.5g 18.86g Cocoa Krispies
Protein 4.6g 4.77g Lo mein
Fats 2.7g 2.35g Cocoa Krispies
Carbs 87.9g 20.16g Cocoa Krispies
Calories 389kcal 121kcal Cocoa Krispies
Starch 43.8g 16.73g Cocoa Krispies
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 38.6g 2.63g Lo mein
Fiber 1.4g 1.3g Cocoa Krispies
Calcium 127mg 21mg Cocoa Krispies
Iron 14.5mg 1.07mg Cocoa Krispies
Magnesium 38mg 14mg Cocoa Krispies
Phosphorus 102mg 45mg Cocoa Krispies
Potassium 197mg 105mg Cocoa Krispies
Sodium 424mg 430mg Cocoa Krispies
Zinc 5mg 0.36mg Cocoa Krispies
Copper 0.332mg 0.064mg Cocoa Krispies
Manganese 1.1mg 0.24mg Cocoa Krispies
Selenium 16.1µg 11.7µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 4032IU 179IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A RAE 1210µg 9µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin E 10.8mg 0.3mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 194IU 4IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0.1µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin C 48mg 1.7mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B1 1.21mg 0.047mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B2 1.37mg 0.124mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B3 16.1mg 0.81mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 1.61mg 0.068mg Cocoa Krispies
Folate 323µg 28µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B12 4.8µg 0µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin K 0.1µg 12.7µg Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.08mg Cocoa Krispies
Threonine 0.16mg Cocoa Krispies
Isoleucine 0.16mg Cocoa Krispies
Leucine 0.34mg Cocoa Krispies
Lysine 0.13mg Cocoa Krispies
Methionine 0.09mg Cocoa Krispies
Phenylalanine 0.23mg Cocoa Krispies
Valine 0.24mg Cocoa Krispies
Histidine 0.09mg Cocoa Krispies
Trans Fat 0g 0.008g Cocoa Krispies
Saturated Fat 2.1g 0.464g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 0.592g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 1.291g Lo mein
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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Cocoa Krispies Lo mein
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
243%
Cocoa Krispies
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Cocoa Krispies
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.636g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.