Lo mein vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lo mein and pupusas
- Lo mein has more vitamin K; however, pupusas are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
- Pupusas cover your daily phosphorus needs 17% more than lo mein.
- Pupusas contain 12 times less vitamin K than lo mein. Lo mein contains 12.7µg of vitamin K, while pupusas contain 1.1µg.
- Lo mein has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork).
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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 ManganeseManganese | +50.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +171.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +142.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +350% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +260% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1054.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +193% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +137% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +238.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +331.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +343.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +569.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +328.9% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +13.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +30% |
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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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 45mg | 162mg | 17% |
| Protein | 4.77g | 11.51g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 0.23mg | 12% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 10.43g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.464g | 3.166g | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.28µg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 1.62mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 17.8µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 1.1µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 2.373mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.592g | 3.964g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 0.64mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 2.205g | 6% |
| Folate | 28µg | 4µg | 6% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 232kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 38mg | 6% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 38.4mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.6g | 5% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 255mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.24mg | 0.159mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 28IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.083mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.087mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 49mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 20.16g | 23.02g | 1% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 18.98g | 1% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.01mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.86g | 20.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 1.45g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 426mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | 0.083g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.976mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.354mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g | 0.087g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.045g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | 1.95g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pupusas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.702g)
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 ($)