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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.
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%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +264.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +468.6%
Contains more IronIron +406.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +254.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2152.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +804.4%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg
~equal in Selenium ~10.7µg

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.
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%
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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 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +452.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +378.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +1125.8%

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
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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 CarbsCarbs +83.3%
Contains more WaterWater +205.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +596%
Contains more FatsFats +989.4%
Contains more OtherOther +392.1%

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
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Sodium 430mg 2081mg 72%
Zinc 0.36mg 8.11mg 70%
Protein 4.77g 33.2g 57%
Iron 1.07mg 5.42mg 54%
Phosphorus 45mg 407mg 52%
Saturated fat 0.464g 10.85g 47%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Fats 2.35g 25.6g 36%
Folate 28µg 134µg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.592g 11.305g 27%
Copper 0.064mg 0.227mg 18%
Choline 8.9mg 109.1mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Calories 121kcal 410kcal 14%
Potassium 105mg 597mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.179mg 9%
Magnesium 14mg 51mg 9%
Vitamin K 12.7µg 2.3µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.154mg 9%
Starch 16.73g 7%
Manganese 0.24mg 0.111mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 1.732mg 6%
Carbs 20.16g 11g 3%
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 1.011g 2%
Selenium 11.7µg 10.7µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.163mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.142mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.49mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 18.86g 9.2g N/A
Calcium 21mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 2.63g 9g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Jerky
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
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 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.