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 cover your daily need for 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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +2310% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +145.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +36% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 16.438g | 101% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 33.36g | 48% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 7.23mg | 46% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 538kcal | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.592g | 9.134g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 194mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.464g | 4.331g | 18% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 51.36g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 72mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 20.16g | 56.9g | 12% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 138mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 4g | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 1.29mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 0.167mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 7.6µg | 7% |
| Folate | 28µg | 8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 6.3µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.101mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 514mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.24mg | 0.333mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.078mg | 4% |
| Protein | 4.77g | 6.17g | 3% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 12.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 144mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.86g | 52.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | 0.088g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g | 0.264g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | 16.036g | 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:
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
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
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
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:
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% |
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