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Lo mein vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lo mein and kix Cereal

  • Lo mein has less iron, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and calcium than kix Cereal.
  • Kix Cereal covers your daily need for iron, 387% more than lo mein.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX.

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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 36% 171% 20% 1200% 47% 475% 81% 78% 147% 46%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +264.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2614.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.4%
Contains more IronIron +2890.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +4738.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +320%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +370.8%

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%
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 85% 293% 6% 50% 489% 462% 455% 31% 531% 713% 0.5% 590% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6250%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1394.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9666.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4059.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1512.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2893.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3282.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2710.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.3mg

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
8% 3% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 7.69 g
Fats: 3.46 g
Carbs: 82.82 g
Water: 2.79 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more WaterWater +2456.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.2%
Contains more FatsFats +47.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +310.8%
Contains more OtherOther +133.1%

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
20% 35% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.576 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.277 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.277g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 8% 2% 2%
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
86% 13%
Starch: 58.47 g
Sucrose: 8.93 g
Glucose: 0.57 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +200%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +100%
Contains more StarchStarch +249.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +447.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +54.1%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Kix Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Kix Cereal DV% diff.
Iron 1.07mg 32mg 387%
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.7µg 238%
Folate 28µg 787µg 190%
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 2.3mg 172%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 1.955mg 159%
Zinc 0.36mg 17.42mg 155%
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 24.25mg 147%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 2mg 144%
Vitamin A 9µg 879µg 97%
Calcium 21mg 570mg 55%
Manganese 0.24mg 1.13mg 39%
Fiber 1.3g 8.8g 30%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 25.4mg 26%
Carbs 20.16g 82.82g 21%
Phosphorus 45mg 189mg 21%
Starch 16.73g 58.47g 17%
Vitamin D 4IU 133IU 16%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 3.3µg 16%
Calories 121kcal 357kcal 12%
Vitamin K 12.7µg 0.2µg 10%
Magnesium 14mg 51mg 9%
Copper 0.064mg 0.142mg 9%
Sodium 430mg 596mg 7%
Protein 4.77g 7.69g 6%
Selenium 11.7µg 8.5µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.522mg 5%
Potassium 105mg 223mg 3%
Fats 2.35g 3.46g 2%
Choline 8.9mg 15.3mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.464g 0.576g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.592g 0.99g 1%
Net carbs 18.86g 74.02g N/A
Sugar 2.63g 9.76g N/A
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.3mg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g 0.025g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 1.277g 0%
Tryptophan 0.062mg 0%
Threonine 0.279mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.971mg 0%
Lysine 0.176mg 0%
Methionine 0.134mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.186mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g 1.21g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Kix Cereal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
286%
Kix Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
230%
Kix Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal 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 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 ($)

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.

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