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Lo mein vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lo mein and Potato chips?

  • Lo mein has less Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Fiber than Potato chips.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 59% higher.
  • Lo mein has 54 times more Sodium than Potato chips. Lo mein has 430mg of Sodium, while Potato chips has 8mg.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +378.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1114.3%
Contains more IronIron +52.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +378.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +202.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.3%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1729.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2936.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +372.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +870.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +74%
Contains more FolateFolate +60.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +321.3%
~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +3654.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1372.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.4%
Contains more OtherOther +159%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1562.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +842.7%

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 Potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Potato chips Opinion
Calories 121kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Protein 4.77g 7g Potato chips
Fats 2.35g 34.6g Potato chips
Vitamin C 1.7mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Net carbs 18.86g 48.1g Potato chips
Carbs 20.16g 52.9g Potato chips
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 67mg Potato chips
Calcium 21mg 24mg Potato chips
Potassium 105mg 1275mg Potato chips
Iron 1.07mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Sugar 2.63g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 1.3g 4.8g Potato chips
Copper 0.064mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Zinc 0.36mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Phosphorus 45mg 165mg Potato chips
Sodium 430mg 8mg Potato chips
Vitamin A 179IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 11.7µg 8.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Vitamin K 12.7µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Folate 28µg 45µg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.008g Potato chips
Choline 8.9mg 37.5mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.464g 10.96g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 12.17g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
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 Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.496g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Lo mein
Lo mein is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.