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Cutlet vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cutlet and Lo mein

  • Cutlet has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, and Zinc, while Lo mein has more Folate.
  • Cutlet's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 159% higher.
  • Lo mein contains 60 times less Vitamin E than Cutlet. Cutlet contains 18.09mg of Vitamin E , while Lo mein contains 0.3mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Cutlet is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are WORTHINGTON Multigrain Cutlets, canned, unprepared 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.
Cutlet
5
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Contains more Iron +58.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.4%
Contains less Sodium -13.7%
Contains more Zinc +177.8%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Equal in Calcium - 21
Equal in Potassium - 105
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 64% 3% 24% 10% 49% 28% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Contains more Iron +58.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.4%
Contains less Sodium -13.7%
Contains more Zinc +177.8%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Equal in Calcium - 21
Equal in Potassium - 105

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.
Cutlet
5
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Contains more Vitamin E +5930%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +972.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +635.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.047
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 362% 0% 0% 13% 307% 493% 0% 116% 2% 0% 0%
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 +5930%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +972.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +635.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.047

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cutlet
1
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Contains more Protein +388.3%
Contains more Fats +56.7%
Contains more Carbs +176.2%
Contains more Other +13.9%
Equal in Water - 71.33
23% 7% 67%
Protein: 23.29 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 66.69 g
Other: 1.22 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 +388.3%
Contains more Fats +56.7%
Contains more Carbs +176.2%
Contains more Other +13.9%
Equal in Water - 71.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cutlet
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.4%
23% 15% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cutlet Lo mein
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cutlet Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 2.8g 18.86g Lo mein
Protein 23.29g 4.77g Cutlet
Fats 1.5g 2.35g Lo mein
Carbs 7.3g 20.16g Lo mein
Calories 117kcal 121kcal Lo mein
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 0.2g 2.63g Cutlet
Fiber 4.5g 1.3g Cutlet
Calcium 22mg 21mg Cutlet
Iron 1.7mg 1.07mg Cutlet
Magnesium 3mg 14mg Lo mein
Phosphorus 56mg 45mg Cutlet
Potassium 105mg 105mg
Sodium 371mg 430mg Cutlet
Zinc 1mg 0.36mg Cutlet
Copper 0.064mg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 0IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 18.09mg 0.3mg Cutlet
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.047mg Cutlet
Vitamin B2 1.33mg 0.124mg Cutlet
Vitamin B3 26.29mg 0.81mg Cutlet
Vitamin B5 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.068mg Cutlet
Folate 2µg 28µg Lo mein
Vitamin K 12.7µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0g 0.008g Cutlet
Saturated Fat 0.3g 0.464g Cutlet
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g 0.592g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 1.291g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cutlet Lo mein
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
108%
Cutlet
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Cutlet
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cutlet
Cutlet contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.164g)
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 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.
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. 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.