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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 has 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.
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 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
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%
~equal in Iron ~0.97mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.37mg

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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
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 +674.3%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.802mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
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
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
32% 22% 46%
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
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
98% 2%
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%
~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 Plantain chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 121kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 4.77g 2.28g Lo mein
Fats 2.35g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 1.7mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 18.86g 60.34g Plantain chips
Carbs 20.16g 63.84g Plantain chips
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 21mg 9mg Lo mein
Potassium 105mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 1.07mg 0.97mg Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 1.3g 3.5g Plantain chips
Copper 0.064mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.36mg 0.37mg Plantain chips
Starch 16.73g 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 45mg 78mg Plantain chips
Sodium 430mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 179IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 9µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 0.3mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 11.7µg 0.4µg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.065mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.04mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 0.802mg Lo mein
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 12.7µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 28µg 35µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.185g Lo mein
Choline 8.9mg 0mg Lo mein
Saturated Fat 0.464g 8.337g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 11.739g Plantain chips
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g 0.078g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lo mein Plantain chips
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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
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
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.

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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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