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Lo mein vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lo mein and Mozzarella cheese sticks?

  • Lo mein has less Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 45% higher.
  • Lo mein contains less Sodium.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks types in this comparison.

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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 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
Contains more IronIron +27.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1476.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +695.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.067mg

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 0% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
~equal in Folate ~26µg

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
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more WaterWater +89.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +184.3%
Contains more FatsFats +660.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35%
Contains more OtherOther +167.6%

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
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +624.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +295.4%

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
88% 3% 5% 2%
Starch: 21.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.17 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0.23 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +65%
Contains more StarchStarch +29.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +70.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +100%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Mozzarella cheese sticks
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Calories 121kcal 324kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 4.77g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 2.35g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 1.7mg Lo mein
Net carbs 18.86g 25.62g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 20.16g 27.22g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 21mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 105mg 121mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 1.07mg 0.84mg Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 2.83g Lo mein
Fiber 1.3g 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.064mg 0.067mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 0.36mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 16.73g 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 45mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 430mg 1008mg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 9µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 11.7µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 0.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.084mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 12.7µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 28µg 26µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.372g Lo mein
Choline 8.9mg Lo mein
Saturated Fat 0.464g 6.643g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.33g 0.2g Lo mein
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
13%
Lo mein
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.179g)
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
  2. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/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.