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Orange chicken vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Orange chicken and Lo mein

  • Orange chicken is richer than Lo mein in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Choline, Selenium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Orange chicken is 20% higher.
  • Lo mein contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, orange 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 14% 4.2% 18% 35% 14% 31% 56% 72% 11% 93%
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 +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99%
Contains more ZincZinc +213.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +188.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +13.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175.9%

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 3% 16% 21% 3% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
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 AVitamin A +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +343.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +92.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +642.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +88.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.047mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 22% 48% 2%
Protein: 14.46 g
Fats: 12.68 g
Carbs: 22.46 g
Water: 48.43 g
Other: 1.97 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 +203.1%
Contains more FatsFats +439.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.4%
Contains more OtherOther +41.7%
Contains more WaterWater +47.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 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 +486.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +371.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 51% 3% 3%
Starch: 10.5 g
Sucrose: 12.3 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 +654.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +70.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +103%
Contains more StarchStarch +59.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Orange chicken Lo mein
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Lo mein Opinion
Calories 262kcal 121kcal Orange chicken
Protein 14.46g 4.77g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 2.35g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Net carbs 21.66g 18.86g Orange chicken
Carbs 22.46g 20.16g Orange chicken
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 5IU 4IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Orange chicken
Calcium 14mg 21mg Lo mein
Potassium 209mg 105mg Orange chicken
Iron 0.94mg 1.07mg Lo mein
Sugar 13.6g 2.63g Lo mein
Fiber 0.8g 1.3g Lo mein
Copper 0.042mg 0.064mg Lo mein
Zinc 1.13mg 0.36mg Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g 16.73g Lo mein
Phosphorus 130mg 45mg Orange chicken
Sodium 553mg 430mg Lo mein
Vitamin A 264IU 179IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A 75µg 9µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.3mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Manganese 0.087mg 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 17.1µg 11.7µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.047mg Lo mein
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.124mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 0.81mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.27mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.068mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 12.7µg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 28µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.008g Lo mein
Choline 66.1mg 8.9mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.422g 0.464g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 0.592g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 1.291g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g 0.33g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g 0.141g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g 0.004g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g 1.134g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange 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
32%
Orange chicken
13%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.958g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/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.