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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 12% 14% 46% 13% 14% 58% 33% 12% 71%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 6.3% 9.3% 40% 21% 9.8% 19% 56% 31% 64%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.3%
Contains more IronIron +14%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +202.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +169.7%
~equal in Selenium ~11.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 0.66% 26% 3% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 11% 6% 3% 12% 29% 15% 16% 16% 0% 32% 21% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +366.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +92.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1527.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +211.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +148.8%
Contains more FatsFats +476.6%
Contains more WaterWater +35.4%
~equal in Carbs ~20.16g
~equal in Other ~1.39g

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 SucroseSucrose +209.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +327%
Contains more FructoseFructose +360.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +62.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +900%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 252kcal 121kcal Chinese lemon chicken
Protein 11.87g 4.77g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 13.55g 2.35g Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 2.3mg 1.7mg Chinese lemon chicken
Net carbs 19.61g 18.86g Chinese lemon chicken
Carbs 20.61g 20.16g Chinese lemon chicken
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 5IU 4IU Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Chinese lemon chicken
Calcium 40mg 21mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 161mg 105mg Chinese lemon chicken
Iron 1.22mg 1.07mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 8.18g 2.63g Lo mein
Fiber 1g 1.3g Lo mein
Copper 0.04mg 0.064mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.51mg 0.36mg Chinese lemon chicken
Starch 10.27g 16.73g Lo mein
Phosphorus 136mg 45mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 252mg 430mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 11IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A 3µg 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 1.28mg 0.3mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Manganese 0.089mg 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 13µg 11.7µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 12.7µg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 9µg 28µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.068g 0.008g Lo mein
Choline 28.6mg 8.9mg Chinese lemon chicken
Saturated Fat 2.033g 0.464g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 0.592g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 1.291g 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
Fructose 1.52g 0.33g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.141g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.004g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese lemon chicken Lo mein
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
13%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.55g)
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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