Lo mein vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lo mein and Potato salad different?
- Lo mein is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Iron, and Folate, however, Potato salad is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Potato salad is 23% higher.
- Lo mein contains 4 times more Folate than Potato salad. While Lo mein contains 28µg of Folate, Potato salad contains only 7µg.
- Lo mein has less Saturated Fat.
Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Potato salad, home-prepared are the varieties used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +64.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +137.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +185.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +141.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.6% |
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 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.4% |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +248.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.3% |
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Water
~76g
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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +318.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +189.5% |
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 |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 121kcal | 143kcal |
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| Protein | 4.77g | 2.68g |
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| Fats | 2.35g | 8.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 10mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.86g | 9.87g |
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| Carbs | 20.16g | 11.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 21mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 105mg | 254mg |
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| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.65mg |
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| Sugar | 2.63g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.3g | |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.118mg |
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| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.31mg |
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| Starch | 16.73g |
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| Phosphorus | 45mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 430mg | 529mg |
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| Vitamin A | 179IU | 157IU |
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| Vitamin A | 9µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.24mg | 0.101mg |
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| Selenium | 11.7µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 0.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 0.534mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin K | 12.7µg |
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| Folate | 28µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.008g |
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| Choline | 8.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.464g | 1.429g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.592g | 2.48g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 3.737g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.116mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.141mg |
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| Leucine | 0.202mg |
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| Lysine | 0.171mg |
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| Methionine | 0.066mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.062mg |
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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
13%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.965g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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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