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Chinese lemon chicken vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chinese lemon chicken and Lo mein

  • Chinese lemon chicken has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , however, Lo mein has more Manganese.
  • Chinese lemon chicken's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 19% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken 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 +90.5%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.2%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.4%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Manganese +169.7%
Equal in Selenium - 11.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 46% 12% 59% 15% 33% 14% 14% 12% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Contains more Calcium +90.5%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.2%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.4%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Manganese +169.7%
Equal in Selenium - 11.7

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 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +366.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1527.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Folate +211.1%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 26% 3% 8% 14% 17% 71% 32% 58% 7% 14% 61%
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 E +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +366.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1527.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Folate +211.1%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +148.8%
Contains more Fats +476.6%
Contains more Water +35.4%
Equal in Carbs - 20.16
Equal in Other - 1.39
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 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 +148.8%
Contains more Fats +476.6%
Contains more Water +35.4%
Equal in Carbs - 20.16
Equal in Other - 1.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +364.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +371.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.2%
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +364.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +371.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +209.8%
Contains more Glucose +327%
Contains more Fructose +360.6%
Contains more Starch +62.9%
Contains more Maltose +900%
56% 27% 9% 8%
Starch: 10.27 g
Sucrose: 5.05 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Sucrose +209.8%
Contains more Glucose +327%
Contains more Fructose +360.6%
Contains more Starch +62.9%
Contains more Maltose +900%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese lemon chicken Lo mein
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chinese lemon chicken Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 19.61g 18.86g Chinese lemon chicken
Protein 11.87g 4.77g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 13.55g 2.35g Chinese lemon chicken
Carbs 20.61g 20.16g Chinese lemon chicken
Calories 252kcal 121kcal Chinese lemon chicken
Starch 10.27g 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 1.52g 0.33g Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 8.18g 2.63g Lo mein
Fiber 1g 1.3g Lo mein
Calcium 40mg 21mg Chinese lemon chicken
Iron 1.22mg 1.07mg Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phosphorus 136mg 45mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 161mg 105mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 252mg 430mg Chinese lemon chicken
Zinc 0.51mg 0.36mg Chinese lemon chicken
Copper 0.04mg 0.064mg Lo mein
Manganese 0.089mg 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 13µg 11.7µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 11IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 1.28mg 0.3mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 4IU Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 2.3mg 1.7mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.047mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.124mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 0.81mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.27mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.068mg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 9µg 28µg Lo mein
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 12.7µg Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg Chinese lemon chicken
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.068g 0.008g Lo mein
Saturated Fat 2.033g 0.464g Lo mein
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 0.592g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 1.291g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g 1.134g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.004g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.141g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese lemon chicken 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
26%
Chinese lemon chicken
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.55g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.569g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken 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. Chinese lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/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.

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