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Lo mein vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lo mein and Jerky?

  • Jerky is richer than Lo mein in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Choline, and Copper.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Sodium is 72% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lo mein is lower.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types 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.
Lo mein
Lo mein
4
:
6
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Manganese +116.2%
Contains more Iron +406.5%
Contains more Magnesium +264.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +804.4%
Contains more Potassium +468.6%
Contains more Zinc +2152.8%
Contains more Copper +254.7%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Selenium - 10.7
Lo mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Manganese +116.2%
Contains more Iron +406.5%
Contains more Magnesium +264.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +804.4%
Contains more Potassium +468.6%
Contains more Zinc +2152.8%
Contains more Copper +254.7%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Selenium - 10.7

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
Lo mein
4
:
8
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +452.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Folate +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Lo mein
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%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +452.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Folate +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
2
:
3
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Carbs +83.3%
Contains more Water +205.4%
Contains more Protein +596%
Contains more Fats +989.4%
Contains more Other +392.1%
Lo mein
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Carbs +83.3%
Contains more Water +205.4%
Contains more Protein +596%
Contains more Fats +989.4%
Contains more Other +392.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
2
:
1
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1809.6%
Lo mein
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1809.6%

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 Jerky
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 9.2g Lo mein
Protein 4.77g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 2.35g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 20.16g 11g Lo mein
Calories 121kcal 410kcal Jerky
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 9g Lo mein
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 21mg 20mg Lo mein
Iron 1.07mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 14mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 45mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 105mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 430mg 2081mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.36mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.064mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.24mg 0.111mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg 10.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 4IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.163mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 28µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 12.7µg 2.3µg Lo mein
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g Jerky
Saturated Fat 0.464g 10.85g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 1.011g Lo mein
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 Jerky
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 1651mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.386g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lo mein
Lo mein is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.