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

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Significant differences between Lo mein and Potato sticks

  • The amount of Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Magnesium in Potato sticks are higher than in Lo mein.
  • Potato sticks covers your daily Vitamin E needs 59% more than Lo mein.
  • Lo mein contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Snacks, potato sticks.

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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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +357.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1078.1%
Contains more IronIron +112.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +392.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +282.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76.3%

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2682.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2936.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +490.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +74%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +292.1%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.116mg
~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% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +3142.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1363.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +164.4%
Contains more OtherOther +144.6%

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
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +940.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1286.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Potato sticks Opinion
Calories 121kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Protein 4.77g 6.7g Potato sticks
Fats 2.35g 34.4g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 1.7mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 18.86g 49.9g Potato sticks
Carbs 20.16g 53.3g Potato sticks
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 64mg Potato sticks
Calcium 21mg 18mg Lo mein
Potassium 105mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Iron 1.07mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Sugar 2.63g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 1.3g 3.4g Potato sticks
Copper 0.064mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.36mg 0.99mg Potato sticks
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Phosphorus 45mg 172mg Potato sticks
Sodium 430mg 633mg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 11.7µg 8.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.096mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.116mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 12.7µg 22.1µg Potato sticks
Folate 28µg 40µg Potato sticks
Trans Fat 0.008g Potato sticks
Choline 8.9mg 34.9mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 0.464g 8.88g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 17.9g Potato sticks
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 sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
53%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.416g)
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 ($)

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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.