Lo mein vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lo mein and orange chicken
- Orange chicken is richer than lo mein in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, phosphorus, choline, selenium, vitamin K, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for orange chicken is 20% higher.
- Lo mein contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Restaurant, Chinese, orange 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 CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +213.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +188.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.2% |
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 | +88.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +256.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +343.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +270.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +238.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +92.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +642.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 6.086g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 61mg | 20% |
| Protein | 4.77g | 14.46g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 3.59mg | 17% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 12.68g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 1mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 0.23mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 130mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 17.1µg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 24.4µg | 10% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 66.1mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.464g | 2.422g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.2µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.22mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.592g | 3.474g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.24mg | 0.087mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 75µg | 7% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 262kcal | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 1.13mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 553mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 1.07mg | 5% |
| Folate | 28µg | 10µg | 5% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 10.5g | 3% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 209mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.042mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.8g | 2% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.94mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 20.16g | 22.46g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.86g | 21.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 5IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 13.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | 0.053g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.576mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.576mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.001mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.058mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.34mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.359mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.67g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g | 0.619g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | 5.284g | N/A |
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:
14.46 g
Fats:
12.68 g
Carbs:
22.46 g
Water:
48.43 g
Other:
1.97 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +203.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +439.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.7% |
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
2.422 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.086 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +486.8% |
| 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:
10.5 g
Sucrose:
12.3 g
Glucose:
0.63 g
Fructose:
0.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +59.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +654.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +70.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +103% |
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