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Lo mein vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between lo mein and caesar salad

  • Lo mein has less selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for selenium is 36% more.
  • Lo mein is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 6.3% 9.3% 40% 21% 9.8% 19% 56% 31% 64%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1009.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.9%
Contains more IronIron +118.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +347.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +413.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +168.4%
~equal in Sodium ~454mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 3% 6% 1.5% 12% 29% 15% 16% 16% 0% 32% 21% 4.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +115.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +702.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +299.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +64.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +180.7%
Contains more FatsFats +306%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.3%
Contains more OtherOther +56.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.464 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +302%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 8% 2% 2%
Starch: 16.73 g
Sucrose: 1.63 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +51.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +164.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +242.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +456.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 11.7µg 31.4µg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.377mg 28%
Phosphorus 45mg 231mg 27%
Calcium 21mg 233mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.464g 4.206g 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Protein 4.77g 13.39g 17%
Iron 1.07mg 2.34mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 3.237mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.297mg 13%
Zinc 0.36mg 1.61mg 11%
Fats 2.35g 9.54g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Vitamin A 9µg 78µg 8%
Folate 28µg 7%
Calories 121kcal 265kcal 7%
Copper 0.064mg 0.126mg 7%
Vitamin K 12.7µg 5.9µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 5%
Starch 16.73g 25.29g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.447mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.592g 2.38g 4%
Manganese 0.24mg 0.321mg 4%
Carbs 20.16g 31.5g 4%
Magnesium 14mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.61mg 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g 2%
Potassium 105mg 170mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Fructose 0.33g 1.13g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 430mg 454mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 1.461g 1%
Net carbs 18.86g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 2.63g 4.02g N/A
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g 0.155g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Caesar salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Lo mein
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.742g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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
  2. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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