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Cocoa Krispies vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cocoa Krispies and Lo mein different?

  • Cocoa Krispies have more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C than Lo mein.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cocoa Krispies is 200% higher.
  • Cocoa Krispies contain 134 times more Vitamin A than Lo mein. While Cocoa Krispies contain 1210µg of Vitamin A, Lo mein contains only 9µg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat are the varieties used in this article.

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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 27% 38% 17% 544% 111% 136% 44% 55% 143% 88%
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 +171.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +504.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.6%
Contains more IronIron +1255.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +418.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1288.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +358.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.6%
~equal in Sodium ~430mg

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 160% 242% 216% 144% 303% 316% 302% 15% 372% 600% 0.25% 242% 4.7%
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 +2723.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2152.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2474.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1004.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1887.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1053.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12600%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.27mg
~equal in Choline ~8.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 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 FatsFats +14.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +336%
Contains more OtherOther +43.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2438.4%
~equal in Protein ~4.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 12% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +97.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1191%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 43.8 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 StarchStarch +161.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
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.
Cocoa Krispies Lo mein
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa Krispies Lo mein Opinion
Calories 389kcal 121kcal Cocoa Krispies
Protein 4.6g 4.77g Lo mein
Fats 2.7g 2.35g Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin C 48mg 1.7mg Cocoa Krispies
Net carbs 86.5g 18.86g Cocoa Krispies
Carbs 87.9g 20.16g Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 194IU 4IU Cocoa Krispies
Magnesium 38mg 14mg Cocoa Krispies
Calcium 127mg 21mg Cocoa Krispies
Potassium 197mg 105mg Cocoa Krispies
Iron 14.5mg 1.07mg Cocoa Krispies
Sugar 38.6g 2.63g Lo mein
Fiber 1.4g 1.3g Cocoa Krispies
Copper 0.332mg 0.064mg Cocoa Krispies
Zinc 5mg 0.36mg Cocoa Krispies
Starch 43.8g 16.73g Cocoa Krispies
Phosphorus 102mg 45mg Cocoa Krispies
Sodium 424mg 430mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 4032IU 179IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 1210µg 9µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin E 10.8mg 0.3mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0.1µg Cocoa Krispies
Manganese 1.1mg 0.24mg Cocoa Krispies
Selenium 16.1µg 11.7µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B1 1.21mg 0.047mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B2 1.37mg 0.124mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B3 16.1mg 0.81mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 1.61mg 0.068mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B12 4.8µg 0µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin K 0.1µg 12.7µg Lo mein
Folate 323µg 28µg Cocoa Krispies
Trans Fat 0g 0.008g Cocoa Krispies
Choline 8.7mg 8.9mg Lo mein
Saturated Fat 2.1g 0.464g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 0.592g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 1.291g Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.08mg Cocoa Krispies
Threonine 0.16mg Cocoa Krispies
Isoleucine 0.16mg Cocoa Krispies
Leucine 0.34mg Cocoa Krispies
Lysine 0.13mg Cocoa Krispies
Methionine 0.09mg Cocoa Krispies
Phenylalanine 0.23mg Cocoa Krispies
Valine 0.24mg Cocoa Krispies
Histidine 0.09mg Cocoa Krispies
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa Krispies 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
224%
Cocoa Krispies
13%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Cocoa Krispies
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.636g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. 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.