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Lo mein vs. Clif Bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lo mein and Clif Bar?

  • Lo mein has less Vitamin C, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Phosphorus than Clif Bar.
  • Clif Bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 96% higher.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors types in this comparison.

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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 105% 110% 36% 248% 147% 120% 126% 25% 280% 112%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1652.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +292.4%
Contains more IronIron +518.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +589.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +553.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +794.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.1%

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.
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% 11% 6% 3% 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 294% 1.2% 4.8% 0% 138% 87% 83% 132% 136% 165% 92% 89% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +795%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5088.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1072.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +202.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +444.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +717%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +764.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +189.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +321.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +419.1%

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
15% 6% 65% 11% 3%
Protein: 14.71 g
Fats: 5.88 g
Carbs: 65.44 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 2.97 g
Contains more WaterWater +548.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +208.4%
Contains more FatsFats +150.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +224.6%
Contains more OtherOther +113.7%

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
31% 23% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.471 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.182 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +84.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69%

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 Clif Bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Clif Bar Opinion
Calories 121kcal 346kcal Clif Bar
Protein 4.77g 14.71g Clif Bar
Fats 2.35g 5.88g Clif Bar
Vitamin C 1.7mg 88.2mg Clif Bar
Net carbs 18.86g 58.04g Clif Bar
Carbs 20.16g 65.44g Clif Bar
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 147mg Clif Bar
Calcium 21mg 368mg Clif Bar
Potassium 105mg 412mg Clif Bar
Iron 1.07mg 6.62mg Clif Bar
Sugar 2.63g 31.62g Lo mein
Fiber 1.3g 7.4g Clif Bar
Copper 0.064mg 0.441mg Clif Bar
Zinc 0.36mg 4.41mg Clif Bar
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Phosphorus 45mg 294mg Clif Bar
Sodium 430mg 195mg Clif Bar
Vitamin A 179IU 20IU Lo mein
Vitamin A 9µg 1µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.24mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 2.146mg Clif Bar
Selenium 11.7µg 20.6µg Clif Bar
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.551mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.375mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 4.412mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 2.206mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.588mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.32µg Clif Bar
Vitamin K 12.7µg 36.8µg Clif Bar
Folate 28µg 118µg Clif Bar
Trans Fat 0.008g 0g Clif Bar
Choline 8.9mg 46.2mg Clif Bar
Saturated Fat 0.464g 1.471g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 1.093g Clif Bar
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 2.182g Clif Bar
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Clif Bar
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
13%
Lo mein
96%
Clif Bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
131%
Clif Bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar 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 ($)

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. Clif Bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174799/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.