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Lo mein vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lo mein and Beef sticks

  • Lo mein has less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Beef sticks' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 102% more.
  • Lo mein is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked.

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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 less Sodium -71.9%
Contains more Manganese +179.1%
Contains more Calcium +223.8%
Contains more Iron +217.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +144.8%
Contains more Zinc +572.2%
Contains more Copper +103.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 128% 15% 78% 23% 200% 66% 44% 12% 0%
Contains less Sodium -71.9%
Contains more Manganese +179.1%
Contains more Calcium +223.8%
Contains more Iron +217.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +144.8%
Contains more Zinc +572.2%
Contains more Copper +103.1%

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 Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +460.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 23% 36% 101% 86% 20% 48% 0% 126% 0%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +460.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +273.3%
Contains more Water +273.5%
Contains more Protein +350.7%
Contains more Fats +2010.6%
Contains more Other +216.5%
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more Carbs +273.3%
Contains more Water +273.5%
Contains more Protein +350.7%
Contains more Fats +2010.6%
Contains more Other +216.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3357.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.4%
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3357.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Beef sticks Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 5.4g Lo mein
Protein 4.77g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 2.35g 49.6g Beef sticks
Carbs 20.16g 5.4g Lo mein
Calories 121kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g Beef sticks
Fiber 1.3g Lo mein
Calcium 21mg 68mg Beef sticks
Iron 1.07mg 3.4mg Beef sticks
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Beef sticks
Phosphorus 45mg 180mg Beef sticks
Potassium 105mg 257mg Beef sticks
Sodium 430mg 1531mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.36mg 2.42mg Beef sticks
Copper 0.064mg 0.13mg Beef sticks
Manganese 0.24mg 0.086mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 250IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 13µg Beef sticks
Vitamin E 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 6.8mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.141mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.436mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 4.54mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.328mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.205mg Beef sticks
Folate 28µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 12.7µg Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg Beef sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 133mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g Beef sticks
Saturated Fat 0.464g 20.8g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 4.42g Beef sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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
Lo mein Beef sticks
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
14%
Lo mein
38%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 1101mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.336g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
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
  2. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/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.