Lo mein vs. General Mills Cocoa Puffs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Lo mein and General Mills Cocoa Puffs?
- Lo mein has less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin A, and Calcium than General Mills Cocoa Puffs.
- General Mills Cocoa Puffs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 233% higher.
We used Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS types in this comparison.
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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 | -23.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +321.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1661.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +159% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1460.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +131.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3761.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +393.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
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 KVitamin K | +504.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1205.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +934.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +3600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2878.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1190.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2184% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2623.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1221.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.1% |
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:
5.6 g
Fats:
5.2 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
1.8 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3862.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +121.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +315.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +166.2% |
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
1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.1 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -53.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +187.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 121kcal | 383kcal |
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| Protein | 4.77g | 5.6g |
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| Fats | 2.35g | 5.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 22.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.86g | 78g |
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| Carbs | 20.16g | 83.7g |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 148IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 59mg |
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| Calcium | 21mg | 370mg |
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| Potassium | 105mg | 272mg |
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| Iron | 1.07mg | 16.7mg |
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| Sugar | 2.63g | 37.2g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 5.7g |
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| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.148mg |
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| Zinc | 0.36mg | 13.9mg |
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| Starch | 16.73g |
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| Phosphorus | 45mg | 222mg |
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| Sodium | 430mg | 564mg |
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| Vitamin A | 179IU | 1852IU |
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| Vitamin A | 9µg | 527µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 3.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.24mg | 0.369mg |
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| Selenium | 11.7µg | 6.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 1.4mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 18.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 0.388mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 1.852mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 5.6µg |
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| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 28µg | 370µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Choline | 8.9mg | 12.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.464g | 1g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.592g | 1.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 2.1g |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
13%
217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.536g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs 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 ($)