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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) covers 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% 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 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) Opinion
Calories 121kcal 426kcal Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Protein 4.77g 7.14g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fats 2.35g 17.86g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lo mein
Net carbs 18.86g 53.49g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Carbs 20.16g 59.09g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 72mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 21mg 20mg Lo mein
Potassium 105mg 193mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Iron 1.07mg 1.91mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sugar 2.63g 21.43g Lo mein
Fiber 1.3g 5.6g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.064mg 0.221mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Zinc 0.36mg 1.38mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Starch 16.73g 30.36g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phosphorus 45mg 191mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sodium 430mg 571mg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 3.28mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 2.14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 11.7µg 33.1µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.264mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.091mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 2.631mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.321mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.216mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin K 12.7µg 12.8µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Folate 28µg 23µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.066g Lo mein
Choline 8.9mg 17.6mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Saturated Fat 0.464g 5.357g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 7.997g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 3.971g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Tryptophan 0.094mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Threonine 0.2mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Isoleucine 0.242mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Leucine 0.489mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Lysine 0.208mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Methionine 0.126mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Valine 0.306mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Histidine 0.192mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fructose 0.33g 0.02g Lo mein
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g 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 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
13%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.