Lo mein vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lo mein and general tso's chicken
- Lo mein has more manganese; however, general tso's chicken is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- General tso's chicken covers your daily need for vitamin K, 21% more than lo mein.
- Lo mein has 3 times more manganese than general tso's chicken. While lo mein has 0.24mg of manganese, general tso's chicken has only 0.075mg.
- Lo mein has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken.
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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 more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +220% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +261.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +182.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +74.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +303.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +252.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +128.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +197.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +366.3% |
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:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +58% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +170.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +596.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.1% |
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
2.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.501 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +555.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +481% |
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:
11.83 g
Sucrose:
10.46 g
Glucose:
0.62 g
Fructose:
0.51 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +41.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +541.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +67.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +54.5% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 7.501g | 41% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 16.36g | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 38.2µg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Protein | 4.77g | 12.9g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 2.853mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 127mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 0.202mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.464g | 2.76g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 1.3mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 295kcal | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.592g | 3.879g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.24mg | 0.075mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 0.617mg | 7% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 41.5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 1.21mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 14.4µg | 5% |
| Folate | 28µg | 11µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 201mg | 3% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 11.83g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.16mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 20.16g | 23.99g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 1.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.86g | 23.09g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 6IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 11.6g | N/A |
| Sodium | 430mg | 435mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | 0.09g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.026mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.089mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.332mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.563mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.333mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g | 0.84g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | 6.47g | N/A |
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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
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28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.296g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)