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Lo mein vs. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between lo mein and prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

  • Lo mein has less manganese, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin B1, copper, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) cover your daily manganese needs 83% more than lo mein.
  • Lo mein has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Snacks, shrimp cracker.

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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 51% 6% 17% 72% 74% 38% 82% 74% 279% 181%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +414.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.8%
Contains more IronIron +78.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +245.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +283.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +324.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +791.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +182.9%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg

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% 3% 6% 1.5% 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 0% 0% 66% 0% 66% 21% 49% 19% 50% 2.5% 32% 17% 9.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +993.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +461.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +224.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.8%
~equal in Vitamin K ~12.8µg

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% 18% 59% 14% 2%
Protein: 7.14 g
Fats: 17.86 g
Carbs: 59.09 g
Water: 13.6 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more WaterWater +424.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.7%
Contains more FatsFats +660%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +193.1%
Contains more OtherOther +66.2%

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
31% 46% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.357 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.997 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.971 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1250.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +207.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 8% 2% 2%
Starch: 16.73 g
Sucrose: 1.63 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
59% 41%
Starch: 30.36 g
Sucrose: 21.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1550%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +81.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1212.9%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) DV% diff.
Manganese 0.24mg 2.14mg 83%
Selenium 11.7µg 33.1µg 39%
Fats 2.35g 17.86g 24%
Saturated fat 0.464g 5.357g 22%
Phosphorus 45mg 191mg 21%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 3.28mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.592g 7.997g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 3.971g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.264mg 18%
Fiber 1.3g 5.6g 17%
Copper 0.064mg 0.221mg 17%
Calories 121kcal 426kcal 15%
Magnesium 14mg 72mg 14%
Carbs 20.16g 59.09g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.216mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 2.631mg 11%
Iron 1.07mg 1.91mg 11%
Zinc 0.36mg 1.38mg 9%
Starch 16.73g 30.36g 6%
Sodium 430mg 571mg 6%
Protein 4.77g 7.14g 5%
Potassium 105mg 193mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.091mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Choline 8.9mg 17.6mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Folate 28µg 23µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.321mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 18.86g 53.49g N/A
Calcium 21mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 2.63g 21.43g N/A
Vitamin K 12.7µg 12.8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.2mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.489mg 0%
Lysine 0.208mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.306mg 0%
Histidine 0.192mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Prawn crackers (Shrimp 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
12%
Lo mein
26%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.893g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
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. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173160/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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