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Lo mein vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lo mein and Pork skins?

  • Lo mein is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, and Folate, yet Pork skins are richer in Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pork skins' daily need coverage for Sodium is 60% higher.
  • Lo mein contains less Sodium.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Snacks, pork skins, plain 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 7.9% 9% 11% 33% 31% 15% 36% 237% 9% 224%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more IronIron +21.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +247.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250.4%

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 1.7% 2.4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +347.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1748.3%

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
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +3862.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1185.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1231.9%
Contains more OtherOther +302.9%

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
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.64 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2396.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +182%

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 Pork skins
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Pork skins Opinion
Calories 121kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Protein 4.77g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 2.35g 31.3g Pork skins
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.5mg Lo mein
Net carbs 18.86g 0g Lo mein
Carbs 20.16g 0g Lo mein
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 11mg Lo mein
Calcium 21mg 30mg Pork skins
Potassium 105mg 127mg Pork skins
Iron 1.07mg 0.88mg Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 0g Pork skins
Fiber 1.3g 0g Lo mein
Copper 0.064mg 0.094mg Pork skins
Zinc 0.36mg 0.56mg Pork skins
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Phosphorus 45mg 85mg Pork skins
Sodium 430mg 1818mg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 40IU Lo mein
Vitamin A 9µg 12µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.53mg Pork skins
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 0.069mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.099mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.283mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 1.549mg Pork skins
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.43mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.023mg Lo mein
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 12.7µg 0µg Lo mein
Folate 28µg 0µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g Pork skins
Choline 8.9mg 164.5mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 0.464g 11.37g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 3.64g Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg Pork skins
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Pork skins
Low Calories diet ok
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
26%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork skins
Pork skins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 1388mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.906g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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.