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Lo mein vs. Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lo mein and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is richer than Lo mein in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin D, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is 338% higher.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES.

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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 +600%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Copper +64.1%
Contains more Manganese +336.4%
Contains more Selenium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +2395.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 47
Equal in Sodium - 468
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 1% 1002% 6% 21% 7% 62% 5% 14% 8% 18%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Copper +64.1%
Contains more Manganese +336.4%
Contains more Selenium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +2395.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 47
Equal in Sodium - 468

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 E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +6250%
Contains more Vitamin A +770.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +4600%
Contains more Vitamin C +1323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3948.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1295.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3315.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5154.4%
Contains more Folate +1264.3%
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 94% 2% 141% 81% 476% 400% 519% 13% 825% 287% 1013% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +6250%
Contains more Vitamin A +770.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +4600%
Contains more Vitamin C +1323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3948.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1295.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3315.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5154.4%
Contains more Folate +1264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Fats +39.9%
Contains more Water +1606.5%
Contains more Other +41.8%
Contains more Carbs +342.5%
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
4% 2% 89% 4%
Protein: 3.96 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 89.2 g
Water: 4.18 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Fats +39.9%
Contains more Water +1606.5%
Contains more Other +41.8%
Contains more Carbs +342.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.451
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
33% 19% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.669 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.451

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +175.6%
Contains more Sucrose +1822.1%
Contains more Glucose +386.5%
Contains more Fructose +406.1%
Contains more Maltose +110%
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
57% 38% 2% 2%
Starch: 46.1 g
Sucrose: 31.33 g
Glucose: 1.8 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +175.6%
Contains more Sucrose +1822.1%
Contains more Glucose +386.5%
Contains more Fructose +406.1%
Contains more Maltose +110%

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 Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 87g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Protein 4.77g 3.96g Lo mein
Fats 2.35g 1.68g Lo mein
Carbs 20.16g 89.2g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calories 121kcal 369kcal Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Starch 16.73g 46.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fructose 0.33g 1.67g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sugar 2.63g 35.43g Lo mein
Fiber 1.3g 2.2g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calcium 21mg 3mg Lo mein
Iron 1.07mg 26.7mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 14mg 8mg Lo mein
Phosphorus 45mg 47mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Potassium 105mg 76mg Lo mein
Sodium 430mg 468mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.36mg 0.15mg Lo mein
Copper 0.064mg 0.039mg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 0.055mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg 3.3µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 1559IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 450µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.07mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU 188IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 0.1µg 4.7µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin C 1.7mg 24.2mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 1.903mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 1.73mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 27.667mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.215mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 3.573mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Folate 28µg 382µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.1µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 12.7µg 0.2µg Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.028mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Threonine 0.13mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Isoleucine 0.149mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Leucine 0.633mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Lysine 0.028mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Methionine 0.065mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.223mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Valine 0.195mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Histidine 0.112mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Trans Fat 0.008g 0g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.464g 0.451g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 0.265g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.669g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g 0.629g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g 0.032g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
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
14%
Lo mein
321%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lo mein
Lo mein is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes 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.