Gratin vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Gratin and Lo mein different?
- Gratin is richer in Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, while Lo mein is higher in Selenium.
- Gratin covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 21% more than Lo mein.
Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +277.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +151.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +333.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +482.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +155.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +154.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +223% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.9% |
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Protein
~4.77g
~equal in
Water
~71.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +263% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -90.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +367.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 132kcal | 121kcal |
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| Protein | 5.06g | 4.77g |
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| Fats | 7.59g | 2.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 1.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.47g | 18.86g |
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| Carbs | 11.27g | 20.16g |
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| Cholesterol | 23mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 119mg | 21mg |
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| Potassium | 396mg | 105mg |
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| Iron | 0.64mg | 1.07mg |
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| Sugar | 2.63g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.064mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.36mg |
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| Starch | 16.73g |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 45mg |
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| Sodium | 433mg | 430mg |
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| Vitamin A | 264IU | 179IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 64µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.161mg | 0.24mg |
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| Selenium | 2.7µg | 11.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.047mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.124mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.993mg | 0.81mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.387mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.174mg | 0.068mg |
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| Vitamin K | 12.7µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 28µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.008g |
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| Choline | 8.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.733g | 0.464g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.149g | 0.592g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.276g | 1.291g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.07mg |
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| Threonine | 0.192mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.284mg |
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| Leucine | 0.443mg |
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| Lysine | 0.381mg |
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| Methionine | 0.117mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.254mg |
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| Valine | 0.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.151mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| 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
14%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.269g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.