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

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Significant differences between Lo mein and Potato sticks

  • The amount of Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Magnesium in Potato sticks are higher than in Lo mein.
  • Potato sticks covers your daily Vitamin E needs 59% more than Lo mein.
  • Lo mein contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Snacks, potato sticks.

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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 +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -32.1%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +112.1%
Contains more Magnesium +357.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +282.2%
Contains more Potassium +1078.1%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +392.2%
Contains more Manganese +76.3%
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 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -32.1%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +112.1%
Contains more Magnesium +357.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +282.2%
Contains more Potassium +1078.1%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +392.2%
Contains more Manganese +76.3%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2936.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2682.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +490.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370.6%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +74%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116
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 0% 183% 0% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2936.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2682.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +490.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370.6%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +74%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3142.3%
Contains more Protein +40.5%
Contains more Fats +1363.8%
Contains more Carbs +164.4%
Contains more Other +144.6%
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Water +3142.3%
Contains more Protein +40.5%
Contains more Fats +1363.8%
Contains more Carbs +164.4%
Contains more Other +144.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +940.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1286.5%
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +940.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1286.5%

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 Potato sticks
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Potato sticks Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 49.9g Potato sticks
Protein 4.77g 6.7g Potato sticks
Fats 2.35g 34.4g Potato sticks
Carbs 20.16g 53.3g Potato sticks
Calories 121kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 1.3g 3.4g Potato sticks
Calcium 21mg 18mg Lo mein
Iron 1.07mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 14mg 64mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 45mg 172mg Potato sticks
Potassium 105mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Sodium 430mg 633mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.36mg 0.99mg Potato sticks
Copper 0.064mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.24mg 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 11.7µg 8.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.096mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.116mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Folate 28µg 40µg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 12.7µg 22.1µg Potato sticks
Trans Fat 0.008g Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 0.464g 8.88g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 17.9g Potato 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 Potato 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
55%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.416g)
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
  2. Potato sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.