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Lo mein vs. Cocoa Krispies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lo mein and Cocoa Krispies different?

  • Cocoa Krispies have more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin E , and Vitamin C than Lo mein.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cocoa Krispies is 200% higher.

Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +504.8%
Contains more Iron +1255.1%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.7%
Contains more Potassium +87.6%
Contains more Zinc +1288.9%
Contains more Copper +418.8%
Contains more Manganese +358.3%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Equal in Sodium - 424
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 544% 28% 44% 18% 56% 137% 111% 144% 88%
Contains more Calcium +504.8%
Contains more Iron +1255.1%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.7%
Contains more Potassium +87.6%
Contains more Zinc +1288.9%
Contains more Copper +418.8%
Contains more Manganese +358.3%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Equal in Sodium - 424

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.
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Contains more Vitamin K +12600%
Contains more Vitamin A +2152.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +3500%
Contains more Vitamin D +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +2723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2474.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1004.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1887.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2267.6%
Contains more Folate +1053.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.249
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 6% 3% 6% 12% 29% 16% 17% 16% 22% 0% 32%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 242% 217% 144% 160% 303% 317% 302% 15% 372% 243% 600% 1%
Contains more Vitamin K +12600%
Contains more Vitamin A +2152.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +3500%
Contains more Vitamin D +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +2723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2474.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1004.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1887.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2267.6%
Contains more Folate +1053.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.249

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2438.4%
Contains more Fats +14.9%
Contains more Carbs +336%
Contains more Other +43.2%
Equal in Protein - 4.6
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Water +2438.4%
Contains more Fats +14.9%
Contains more Carbs +336%
Contains more Other +43.2%
Equal in Protein - 4.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1191%
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
84% 12% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1191%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +161.8%
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
100%
Starch: 43.8 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +161.8%

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 Cocoa Krispies
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Cocoa Krispies Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 86.5g Cocoa Krispies
Protein 4.77g 4.6g Lo mein
Fats 2.35g 2.7g Cocoa Krispies
Carbs 20.16g 87.9g Cocoa Krispies
Calories 121kcal 389kcal Cocoa Krispies
Starch 16.73g 43.8g Cocoa Krispies
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 38.6g Lo mein
Fiber 1.3g 1.4g Cocoa Krispies
Calcium 21mg 127mg Cocoa Krispies
Iron 1.07mg 14.5mg Cocoa Krispies
Magnesium 14mg 38mg Cocoa Krispies
Phosphorus 45mg 102mg Cocoa Krispies
Potassium 105mg 197mg Cocoa Krispies
Sodium 430mg 424mg Cocoa Krispies
Zinc 0.36mg 5mg Cocoa Krispies
Copper 0.064mg 0.332mg Cocoa Krispies
Manganese 0.24mg 1.1mg Cocoa Krispies
Selenium 11.7µg 16.1µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 179IU 4032IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 1210µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin E 0.3mg 10.8mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 4IU 194IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 0.1µg 4.8µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin C 1.7mg 48mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 1.21mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 1.37mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 16.1mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.249mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 1.61mg Cocoa Krispies
Folate 28µg 323µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.8µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin K 12.7µg 0.1µg Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.08mg Cocoa Krispies
Threonine 0.16mg Cocoa Krispies
Isoleucine 0.16mg Cocoa Krispies
Leucine 0.34mg Cocoa Krispies
Lysine 0.13mg Cocoa Krispies
Methionine 0.09mg Cocoa Krispies
Phenylalanine 0.23mg Cocoa Krispies
Valine 0.24mg Cocoa Krispies
Histidine 0.09mg Cocoa Krispies
Trans Fat 0.008g 0g Cocoa Krispies
Saturated Fat 0.464g 2.1g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 0.3g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.1g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lo mein Cocoa Krispies
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
14%
Lo mein
243%
Cocoa Krispies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
120%
Cocoa Krispies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.636g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies 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 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 ($)

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

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.