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Lo mein vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lo mein and Corn chips different?

  • Lo mein is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin K, while Corn chips are higher in Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Corn chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 46% more than Lo mein.
  • Lo mein contains 2 times more Vitamin K than Corn chips. Lo mein contains 12.7µg of Vitamin K, while Corn chips contain 6.3µg.
  • Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat.

Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain types were 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.
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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +414.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +557.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.1%
Contains more IronIron +12.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +258.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +331.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.8%

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 0% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +101.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +2310%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +36%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.047mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.842mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +6566.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1319.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +182.2%
Contains more OtherOther +79.9%

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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1442.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1173.3%

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
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +503.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +207%
~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.
Lo mein Corn chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Corn chips Opinion
Calories 121kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Protein 4.77g 6.17g Corn chips
Fats 2.35g 33.36g Corn chips
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lo mein
Net carbs 18.86g 52.9g Corn chips
Carbs 20.16g 56.9g Corn chips
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 72mg Corn chips
Calcium 21mg 138mg Corn chips
Potassium 105mg 144mg Corn chips
Iron 1.07mg 1.2mg Corn chips
Sugar 2.63g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 1.3g 4g Corn chips
Copper 0.064mg 0.101mg Corn chips
Zinc 0.36mg 1.29mg Corn chips
Starch 16.73g 51.36g Corn chips
Phosphorus 45mg 194mg Corn chips
Sodium 430mg 514mg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 69IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 3µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 11.7µg 7.6µg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.047mg
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.078mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 0.842mg Corn chips
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.19mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.167mg Corn chips
Vitamin K 12.7µg 6.3µg Lo mein
Folate 28µg 8µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.088g Lo mein
Choline 8.9mg 12.1mg Corn chips
Saturated Fat 0.464g 4.331g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 16.438g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg Corn chips
Threonine 0.246mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.235mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.185mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.137mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.331mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.2mg Corn chips
Fructose 0.33g 0g Lo mein
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g 16.036g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Corn chips
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
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.36g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

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

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