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Lo mein vs. Kellogg's Special K — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lo mein and Kellogg's Special K

  • Lo mein has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Vitamin C.
  • Kellogg's Special K's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 808% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 6.9% 4.7% 1050% 60% 19% 21% 87% 0% 299%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +2516.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +179.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +369.2%
~equal in Calcium ~23mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~48mg

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% 11% 6% 3% 12% 29% 15% 16% 16% 0% 32% 21% 4.9%
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 227% 100% 306% 99% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1486% 2425% 0.25% 968% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12600%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +831.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3495.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1440.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2690.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +9370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4507.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.6%

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
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
Contains more FatsFats +31.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2277.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +273%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +264.1%
Contains more OtherOther +189.2%

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
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +97.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +222.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.8%

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 Kellogg's Special K
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Kellogg's Special K Opinion
Calories 121kcal 377kcal Kellogg's Special K
Protein 4.77g 17.79g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 2.35g 1.79g Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 68mg Kellogg's Special K
Net carbs 18.86g 72g Kellogg's Special K
Carbs 20.16g 73.4g Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 4IU 134IU Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 14mg 12mg Lo mein
Calcium 21mg 23mg Kellogg's Special K
Potassium 105mg 53mg Lo mein
Iron 1.07mg 28mg Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 2.63g 12.69g Lo mein
Fiber 1.3g 1.4g Kellogg's Special K
Copper 0.064mg 0.179mg Kellogg's Special K
Zinc 0.36mg 0.69mg Kellogg's Special K
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Phosphorus 45mg 48mg Kellogg's Special K
Sodium 430mg 667mg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 1667IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 500µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 0.3mg 15.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 0.1µg 3.3µg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg 54.9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 1.69mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 1.91mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 22.6mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 6.44mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 0µg 19.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 12.7µg 0.1µg Lo mein
Folate 28µg 1290µg Kellogg's Special K
Trans Fat 0.008g 0g Kellogg's Special K
Choline 8.9mg 11mg Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 0.464g 0.4g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 0.3g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.4g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Kellogg's Special K
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
13%
Lo mein
531%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
156%
Kellogg's Special K

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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.