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Lo mein vs. Fruit roll ups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lo mein and fruit roll ups

  • Lo mein is richer in selenium and polyunsaturated fat, yet fruit roll ups are richer in vitamin C and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for fruit roll ups is 131% higher.
  • Lo mein contains 14 times more polyunsaturated fat than fruit roll ups. Lo mein contains 1.291g of polyunsaturated fat, while fruit roll ups contain 0.093g.
  • Fruit roll ups contain less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Snacks, GENERAL MILLS, BETTY CROCKER Fruit Roll Ups, berry flavored, with vitamin C.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 0% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +265.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.3%

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.
Lo mein
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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% 3% 6% 1.5% 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 400% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6958.8%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
4% 85% 10%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 85.2 g
Water: 10.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4670%
Contains more WaterWater +599.3%
Contains more OtherOther +39%
Contains more FatsFats +48.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +322.6%

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
35% 61% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.99 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.724 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.093 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1288.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +191.2%

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 Fruit roll ups
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Fruit roll ups DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1.7mg 120mg 131%
Carbs 20.16g 85.2g 22%
Selenium 11.7µg 3.2µg 15%
Calories 121kcal 373kcal 13%
Iron 1.07mg 13%
Vitamin K 12.7µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 10%
Manganese 0.24mg 10%
Protein 4.77g 0.1g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.093g 8%
Copper 0.064mg 7%
Folate 28µg 7%
Starch 16.73g 7%
Phosphorus 45mg 6%
Sodium 430mg 317mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.592g 1.724g 3%
Magnesium 14mg 3%
Potassium 105mg 3%
Zinc 0.36mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Fats 2.35g 3.5g 2%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.464g 0.99g 2%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Net carbs 18.86g 85.2g N/A
Sugar 2.63g 38.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Fruit roll ups
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
12%
Lo mein
31%
Fruit roll ups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
6%
Fruit roll ups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.526g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 99)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lo mein
Lo mein is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lo mein
Lo mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
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. Fruit roll ups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168808/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.