Lo mein vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lo mein and beef Stroganoff
- Lo mein has more selenium; however, beef Stroganoff is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin A, and zinc.
- Beef Stroganoff covers your daily vitamin K needs 75% more than lo mein.
- Beef Stroganoff contains 8 times less vitamin B3 than lo mein. Lo mein contains 0.81mg of vitamin B3, while beef Stroganoff contains 0.1mg.
- Lo mein has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve.
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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 | +600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +205.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +710% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +709.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +139.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +102.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.77 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
20.16 g
Water:
71.33 g
Other:
1.39 g
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
4.6 g
Carbs:
9 g
Water:
79.9 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +95.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12% |
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Protein
~5.1g
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Other
~1.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.464 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.246 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +424.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +162.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 102.8µg | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.26µg | 11% |
| Folate | 28µg | 67µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.24mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 84µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.464g | 2.324g | 8% |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 7.6µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 0.246g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 21mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 1.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.16g | 9g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.6g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 4.6g | 3% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.88mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.592g | 1.556g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 98kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.77g | 5.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 140mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.86g | 8.4g | N/A |
| Calcium | 21mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 1.68g | N/A |
| Sodium | 430mg | 435mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | N/A |
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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
12%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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