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Corn chips vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn chips and Lo mein different?

  • Corn chips are richer in Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, while Lo mein is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin K.
  • Corn chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 46% more than Lo mein.
  • Corn chips contain 9 times more Saturated Fat than Lo mein. Corn chips contain 4.331g of Saturated Fat, while Lo mein contains 0.464g.

Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat types were 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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
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 +414.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +557.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.1%
Contains more IronIron +12.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +258.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +331.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.9%

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 0% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
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 E Vitamin E +2310%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +101.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.047mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.81mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 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 +29.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1319.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +182.2%
Contains more OtherOther +79.9%
Contains more WaterWater +6566.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 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 +1442.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1173.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 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 +207%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +503.7%
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.
Corn chips Lo mein
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Lo mein Opinion
Calories 538kcal 121kcal Corn chips
Protein 6.17g 4.77g Corn chips
Fats 33.36g 2.35g Corn chips
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Net carbs 52.9g 18.86g Corn chips
Carbs 56.9g 20.16g Corn chips
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Lo mein
Magnesium 72mg 14mg Corn chips
Calcium 138mg 21mg Corn chips
Potassium 144mg 105mg Corn chips
Iron 1.2mg 1.07mg Corn chips
Sugar 0.27g 2.63g Corn chips
Fiber 4g 1.3g Corn chips
Copper 0.101mg 0.064mg Corn chips
Zinc 1.29mg 0.36mg Corn chips
Starch 51.36g 16.73g Corn chips
Phosphorus 194mg 45mg Corn chips
Sodium 514mg 430mg Lo mein
Vitamin A 69IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.3mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.333mg 0.24mg Corn chips
Selenium 7.6µg 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.047mg
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.124mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 0.81mg Corn chips
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.068mg Corn chips
Vitamin K 6.3µg 12.7µg Lo mein
Folate 8µg 28µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.088g 0.008g Lo mein
Choline 12.1mg 8.9mg Corn chips
Saturated Fat 4.331g 0.464g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 0.592g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 1.291g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg Corn chips
Threonine 0.246mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.235mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.185mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.137mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.331mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.2mg Corn chips
Fructose 0g 0.33g Lo mein
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.141g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g 0g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.004g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g 1.134g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips Lo mein
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
21%
Corn chips
13%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.36g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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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