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Lo mein vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lo mein and Trail mix

  • Trail mix is richer than Lo mein in Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Trail mix is 102% higher.
  • Lo mein contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Snacks, trail mix, regular.

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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 +271.4%
Contains more Iron +185%
Contains more Magnesium +1028.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +666.7%
Contains more Potassium +552.4%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +794.4%
Contains more Copper +1439.1%
Contains more Manganese +330.8%
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 24% 115% 113% 148% 61% 30% 88% 329% 135% 0%
Contains more Calcium +271.4%
Contains more Iron +185%
Contains more Magnesium +1028.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +666.7%
Contains more Potassium +552.4%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +794.4%
Contains more Copper +1439.1%
Contains more Manganese +330.8%

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 +894.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +883%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +481.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +231.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +338.2%
Contains more Folate +153.6%
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 2% 0% 0% 5% 116% 46% 89% 54% 69% 54% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +894.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +883%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +481.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +231.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +338.2%
Contains more Folate +153.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +675.3%
Contains more Protein +189.3%
Contains more Fats +1151.1%
Contains more Carbs +122.7%
Contains more Other +94.2%
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Water +675.3%
Contains more Protein +189.3%
Contains more Fats +1151.1%
Contains more Carbs +122.7%
Contains more Other +94.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2016.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +647.5%
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2016.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +647.5%

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 Trail mix
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Trail mix Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 44.9g Trail mix
Protein 4.77g 13.8g Trail mix
Fats 2.35g 29.4g Trail mix
Carbs 20.16g 44.9g Trail mix
Calories 121kcal 462kcal Trail mix
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g Trail mix
Fiber 1.3g Lo mein
Calcium 21mg 78mg Trail mix
Iron 1.07mg 3.05mg Trail mix
Magnesium 14mg 158mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 45mg 345mg Trail mix
Potassium 105mg 685mg Trail mix
Sodium 430mg 229mg Trail mix
Zinc 0.36mg 3.22mg Trail mix
Copper 0.064mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Manganese 0.24mg 1.034mg Trail mix
Selenium 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 18IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 1µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 1.4mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.462mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.198mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 4.712mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.895mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.298mg Trail mix
Folate 28µg 71µg Trail mix
Vitamin K 12.7µg Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.166mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.515mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.202mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.658mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg Trail mix
Trans Fat 0.008g Trail mix
Saturated Fat 0.464g 5.55g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 12.53g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 9.65g Trail mix
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 Trail mix
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
36%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.