Lo mein vs. Chinese lemon chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Lo mein and Chinese lemon chicken
- Lo mein has more Manganese, however, Chinese lemon chicken has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E.
- Chinese lemon chicken's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 19% more.
- Lo mein has 3 times more Folate than Chinese lemon chicken. Lo mein has 28µg of Folate, while Chinese lemon chicken has 9µg.
- Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken.
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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 CopperCopper | +60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +169.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +202.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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 AVitamin A | +1527.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +326.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +366.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +267.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +92.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +221.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0.1µg
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:
11.87 g
Fats:
13.55 g
Carbs:
20.61 g
Water:
52.69 g
Other:
1.28 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +148.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +476.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~20.61g
~equal in
Other
~1.28g
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
2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.086 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +364.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +371.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
10.27 g
Sucrose:
5.05 g
Glucose:
1.58 g
Fructose:
1.52 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.03 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +62.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +900% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +209.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +327% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +360.6% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 121kcal | 252kcal |
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| Protein | 4.77g | 11.87g |
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| Fats | 2.35g | 13.55g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.86g | 19.61g |
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| Carbs | 20.16g | 20.61g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 21mg | 40mg |
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| Potassium | 105mg | 161mg |
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| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.22mg |
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| Sugar | 2.63g | 8.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.04mg |
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| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.51mg |
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| Starch | 16.73g | 10.27g |
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| Phosphorus | 45mg | 136mg |
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| Sodium | 430mg | 252mg |
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| Vitamin A | 179IU | 11IU |
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| Vitamin A | 9µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 1.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Manganese | 0.24mg | 0.089mg |
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| Selenium | 11.7µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 3.776mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 0.52mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg |
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| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 24.4µg |
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| Folate | 28µg | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.008g | 0.068g |
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| Choline | 8.9mg | 28.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.464g | 2.033g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.592g | 2.749g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 6.086g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.141mg |
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| Threonine | 0.513mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.537mg |
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| Leucine | 0.978mg |
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| Lysine | 0.958mg |
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| Methionine | 0.33mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.478mg |
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| Valine | 0.57mg |
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| Histidine | 0.365mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g | 1.52g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g | 0.663g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | 5.301g |
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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
13%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.569g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)