Lo mein vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between lo mein and plantain chips
- Lo mein has more selenium; however, plantain chips have more vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B5, copper, magnesium, and vitamin K.
- Plantain chips' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 39% more.
- Lo mein has 29 times more selenium than plantain chips. Lo mein has 11.7µg of selenium, while plantain chips have 0.4µg.
- Lo mein is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2825% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +407.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +648.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +209.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +210% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1788.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1580% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +307.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +576.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +125.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.77 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
20.16 g
Water:
71.33 g
Other:
1.39 g
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3312.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1159.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +216.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.464 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +851.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +809.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
50.8 g
Sucrose:
0.92 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +77.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +203.6% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 11.739g | 70% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 29.59g | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 0.464g | 8.337g | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 32.1mg | 34% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 5.04mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 0.46mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 0.4µg | 21% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 531kcal | 21% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 786mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 1.1mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.198mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 20.16g | 63.84g | 15% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 50.8g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 71mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 28.6µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.592g | 5.632g | 13% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 202mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.5g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 69µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 78mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.77g | 2.28g | 5% |
| Folate | 28µg | 35µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.24mg | 0.276mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.97mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.86g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | 0.185g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | 11.48g | N/A |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.