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Jerky vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Jerky and Lo mein?

  • Jerky is richer than Lo mein in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Choline, and Copper.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Sodium is 72% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Lo mein is lower.

We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat types 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.
Jerky
Jerky
6
:
4
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Iron +406.5%
Contains more Magnesium +264.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +804.4%
Contains more Potassium +468.6%
Contains more Zinc +2152.8%
Contains more Copper +254.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Manganese +116.2%
Equal in Calcium - 21
Equal in Selenium - 11.7
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Lo mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Contains more Iron +406.5%
Contains more Magnesium +264.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +804.4%
Contains more Potassium +468.6%
Contains more Zinc +2152.8%
Contains more Copper +254.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Manganese +116.2%
Equal in Calcium - 21
Equal in Selenium - 11.7

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.
Jerky
Jerky
8
:
4
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Vitamin E +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Folate +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +452.2%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Lo mein
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 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Folate +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +452.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
3
:
2
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Protein +596%
Contains more Fats +989.4%
Contains more Other +392.1%
Contains more Carbs +83.3%
Contains more Water +205.4%
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Lo mein
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 +596%
Contains more Fats +989.4%
Contains more Other +392.1%
Contains more Carbs +83.3%
Contains more Water +205.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
1
:
2
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1809.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Lo mein
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1809.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 18.86g Lo mein
Protein 33.2g 4.77g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 2.35g Jerky
Carbs 11g 20.16g Lo mein
Calories 410kcal 121kcal Jerky
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 9g 2.63g Lo mein
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 21mg Lo mein
Iron 5.42mg 1.07mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 14mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 45mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 105mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 430mg Lo mein
Zinc 8.11mg 0.36mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.064mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 10.7µg 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 0IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.3mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 4IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.1µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.047mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.124mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.81mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.068mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 28µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 12.7µg Lo mein
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 0.464g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 0.592g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 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
Jerky 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
34%
Jerky
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 1651mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.386g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lo mein
Lo mein is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.