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Lo mein vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lo mein and Granola bars

  • The amount of Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5 in Granola bars are higher than in Lo mein.
  • Granola bars covers your daily Manganese needs 67% more than Lo mein.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain.

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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 Calcium +190.5%
Contains more Iron +175.7%
Contains more Magnesium +592.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +515.6%
Contains more Potassium +220%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Contains more Zinc +463.9%
Contains more Copper +512.5%
Contains more Manganese +640.4%
Contains more Selenium +38.5%
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 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Contains more Calcium +190.5%
Contains more Iron +175.7%
Contains more Magnesium +592.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +515.6%
Contains more Potassium +220%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Contains more Zinc +463.9%
Contains more Copper +512.5%
Contains more Manganese +640.4%
Contains more Selenium +38.5%

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 +442.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +88.9%
Contains more Folate +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +596.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +461.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +15%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.119
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 2% 42% 0% 3% 67% 28% 30% 49% 20% 18% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +442.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +88.9%
Contains more Folate +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +596.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +461.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +15%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.119

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1729%
Contains more Protein +111.7%
Contains more Fats +742.6%
Contains more Carbs +219.4%
Contains more Other +29.5%
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +1729%
Contains more Protein +111.7%
Contains more Fats +742.6%
Contains more Carbs +219.4%
Contains more Other +29.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +639.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +833.4%
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +639.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +833.4%

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 Granola bars
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Granola bars Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 59.1g Granola bars
Protein 4.77g 10.1g Granola bars
Fats 2.35g 19.8g Granola bars
Carbs 20.16g 64.4g Granola bars
Calories 121kcal 471kcal Granola bars
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 28.57g Lo mein
Fiber 1.3g 5.3g Granola bars
Calcium 21mg 61mg Granola bars
Iron 1.07mg 2.95mg Granola bars
Magnesium 14mg 97mg Granola bars
Phosphorus 45mg 277mg Granola bars
Potassium 105mg 336mg Granola bars
Sodium 430mg 294mg Granola bars
Zinc 0.36mg 2.03mg Granola bars
Copper 0.064mg 0.392mg Granola bars
Manganese 0.24mg 1.777mg Granola bars
Selenium 11.7µg 16.2µg Granola bars
Vitamin A 179IU 33IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 2µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2.09mg Granola bars
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.9mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.264mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.119mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 1.581mg Granola bars
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.813mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.085mg Granola bars
Folate 28µg 23µg Lo mein
Vitamin K 12.7µg 14.6µg Granola bars
Tryptophan 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.264mg Granola bars
Isoleucine 0.352mg Granola bars
Leucine 0.724mg Granola bars
Lysine 0.4mg Granola bars
Methionine 0.177mg Granola bars
Phenylalanine 0.479mg Granola bars
Valine 0.508mg Granola bars
Histidine 0.216mg Granola bars
Trans Fat 0.008g Granola bars
Saturated Fat 0.464g 2.37g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 4.38g Granola bars
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 12.05g Granola bars
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Granola bars
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
24%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
89%
Granola bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.906g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars 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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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.