Lo mein vs. Poi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Lo mein and Poi
- Lo mein is richer in Selenium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2, yet Poi is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Lo mein is 20% higher.
- Lo mein contains 36 times more Sodium than Poi. Lo mein contains 430mg of Sodium, while Poi contains 12mg.
Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Poi.
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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 | +31.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1571.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +159.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +54.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +171.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1170% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +176.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +301.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +87.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1155.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1578.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +5281.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2125.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 121kcal | 112kcal |
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| Protein | 4.77g | 0.38g |
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| Fats | 2.35g | 0.14g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 4mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.86g | 26.83g |
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| Carbs | 20.16g | 27.23g |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 21mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 105mg | 183mg |
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| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.88mg |
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| Sugar | 2.63g | 0.39g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.166mg |
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| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.22mg |
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| Starch | 16.73g |
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| Phosphorus | 45mg | 39mg |
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| Sodium | 430mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin A | 179IU | 66IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 9µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.24mg | 0.37mg |
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| Selenium | 11.7µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 1.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 0.293mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 0.273mg |
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| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 1µg |
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| Folate | 28µg | 21µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Choline | 8.9mg | 16.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.464g | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.592g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 0.058g |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poi is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.435g)
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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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