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

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Important differences between Beef sticks and Lo mein

  • 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.

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

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

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 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 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
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 +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 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +350.7%
Contains more Fats +2010.6%
Contains more Other +216.5%
Contains more Carbs +273.3%
Contains more Water +273.5%
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
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 Protein +350.7%
Contains more Fats +2010.6%
Contains more Other +216.5%
Contains more Carbs +273.3%
Contains more Water +273.5%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef sticks Lo mein
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 Beef sticks Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 5.4g 18.86g Lo mein
Protein 21.5g 4.77g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 2.35g Beef sticks
Carbs 5.4g 20.16g Lo mein
Calories 550kcal 121kcal Beef sticks
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g Beef sticks
Fiber 1.3g Lo mein
Calcium 68mg 21mg Beef sticks
Iron 3.4mg 1.07mg Beef sticks
Magnesium 21mg 14mg Beef sticks
Phosphorus 180mg 45mg Beef sticks
Potassium 257mg 105mg Beef sticks
Sodium 1531mg 430mg Lo mein
Zinc 2.42mg 0.36mg Beef sticks
Copper 0.13mg 0.064mg Beef sticks
Manganese 0.086mg 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 250IU 179IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 9µg Beef sticks
Vitamin E 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 6.8mg 1.7mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.047mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.124mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 0.81mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.27mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.068mg Beef sticks
Folate 0µg 28µg Lo mein
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg 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 133mg 0mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g Beef sticks
Saturated Fat 20.8g 0.464g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 0.592g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 1.291g 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
Beef sticks 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
38%
Beef sticks
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
27%
Lo mein

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. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/nutrients
  2. 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.