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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.
Contains less Sodium -16.3%
Contains more Selenium +53.9%
Contains more Calcium +557.1%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +331.1%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains more Zinc +258.3%
Contains more Copper +57.8%
Contains more Manganese +38.8%
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 42% 45% 52% 84% 13% 68% 36% 34% 44% 42%
Contains less Sodium -16.3%
Contains more Selenium +53.9%
Contains more Calcium +557.1%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +331.1%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains more Zinc +258.3%
Contains more Copper +57.8%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2310%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.047
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.842
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 5% 145% 0% 0% 12% 18% 16% 12% 39% 6% 0% 16%
Contains more Vitamin A +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2310%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.047
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.842

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +6566.4%
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Fats +1319.6%
Contains more Carbs +182.2%
Contains more Other +79.9%
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 Water +6566.4%
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Fats +1319.6%
Contains more Carbs +182.2%
Contains more Other +79.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1442.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1173.3%
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 16.438 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1442.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1173.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +503.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +207%
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 Sucrose +503.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +207%

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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Corn chips Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 52.9g Corn chips
Protein 4.77g 6.17g Corn chips
Fats 2.35g 33.36g Corn chips
Carbs 20.16g 56.9g Corn chips
Calories 121kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Starch 16.73g 51.36g Corn chips
Fructose 0.33g 0g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 1.3g 4g Corn chips
Calcium 21mg 138mg Corn chips
Iron 1.07mg 1.2mg Corn chips
Magnesium 14mg 72mg Corn chips
Phosphorus 45mg 194mg Corn chips
Potassium 105mg 144mg Corn chips
Sodium 430mg 514mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.36mg 1.29mg Corn chips
Copper 0.064mg 0.101mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.24mg 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 11.7µg 7.6µg 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 4IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 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
Folate 28µg 8µg Lo mein
Vitamin K 12.7µg 6.3µg Lo mein
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
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.088g Lo mein
Saturated Fat 0.464g 4.331g Lo mein
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 16.438g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g 16.036g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.006g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lo mein Corn chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Lo mein
22%
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 richer in vitamins?
Lo mein
Lo mein is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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.

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