Kellogg's Special K vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Kellogg's Special K and Lo mein
- Lo mein has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Vitamin C.
- Kellogg's Special K's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 808% more.
- Kellogg's Special K has 95 times more Vitamin B6 than Lo mein. Kellogg's Special K has 6.44mg of Vitamin B6, while Lo mein has 0.068mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +2516.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +179.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +369.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.5% |
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 | +3900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +831.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5000% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +3200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3495.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1440.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2690.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +9370.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4507.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.79 g
Fats:
1.79 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
4.02 g
Protein:
4.77 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
20.16 g
Water:
71.33 g
Other:
1.39 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +273% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +264.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +189.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2277.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
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 | -13.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +97.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +222.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 377kcal | 121kcal |
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| Protein | 17.79g | 4.77g |
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| Fats | 1.79g | 2.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 68mg | 1.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 72g | 18.86g |
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| Carbs | 73.4g | 20.16g |
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| Vitamin D | 134IU | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 23mg | 21mg |
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| Potassium | 53mg | 105mg |
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| Iron | 28mg | 1.07mg |
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| Sugar | 12.69g | 2.63g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.179mg | 0.064mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.36mg |
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| Starch | 16.73g |
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| Phosphorus | 48mg | 45mg |
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| Sodium | 667mg | 430mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1667IU | 179IU |
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| Vitamin A | 500µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 15.3mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.24mg |
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| Selenium | 54.9µg | 11.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.69mg | 0.047mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.91mg | 0.124mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 22.6mg | 0.81mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 6.44mg | 0.068mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 19.4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 12.7µg |
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| Folate | 1290µg | 28µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Choline | 11mg | 8.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 0.464g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 0.592g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.291g |
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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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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
531%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)