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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% 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 0% 32% 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 +966.7%
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 DV% diff.
Phosphorus 45mg 358mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg 40%
Calcium 21mg 331mg 31%
Saturated fat 0.464g 6.643g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 5.104g 25%
Sodium 430mg 1008mg 25%
Fats 2.35g 17.87g 24%
Protein 4.77g 13.56g 18%
Zinc 0.36mg 1.98mg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Vitamin K 12.7µg 25.4µg 11%
Vitamin A 9µg 96µg 10%
Calories 121kcal 324kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.257mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.15mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.592g 4.287g 9%
Selenium 11.7µg 16.2µg 8%
Manganese 0.24mg 0.363mg 5%
Iron 1.07mg 0.84mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.74mg 3%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.38mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 21mg 2%
Starch 16.73g 21.67g 2%
Carbs 20.16g 27.22g 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Fiber 1.3g 1.6g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 0.98mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.084mg 1%
Folate 28µg 26µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Net carbs 18.86g 25.62g N/A
Potassium 105mg 121mg 0%
Sugar 2.63g 2.83g N/A
Copper 0.064mg 0.067mg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.441mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g 4.306g N/A

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
12%
Lo mein
31%
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.

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