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Lo mein vs. Salisbury steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lo mein and Salisbury steak?

  • Lo mein is richer in Vitamin K, and Selenium, yet Salisbury steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Salisbury steak's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 18% higher.
  • Lo mein has 7 times more Vitamin K than Salisbury steak. Lo mein has 12.7µg of Vitamin K, while Salisbury steak has 1.7µg.
  • Lo mein contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Salisbury steak with gravy, frozen types in this comparison.

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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 12% 14% 13% 36% 28% 20% 54% 66% 23% 41%
Contains more IronIron +12.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +123.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +182.2%

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% 0.3% 4.6% 0% 15% 27% 25% 12% 30% 51% 4.3% 9.8% 26%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3480%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +647.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +425.8%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.118mg

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% 10% 7% 74%
Protein: 6.98 g
Fats: 10.47 g
Carbs: 6.78 g
Water: 74.19 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +197.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.3%
Contains more FatsFats +345.5%
Contains more OtherOther +13.7%
~equal in Water ~74.19g

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
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.982 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.798 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +710.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.9%

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
91% 9%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +561.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +42.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Salisbury steak
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Salisbury steak Opinion
Calories 121kcal 149kcal Salisbury steak
Protein 4.77g 6.98g Salisbury steak
Fats 2.35g 10.47g Salisbury steak
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lo mein
Net carbs 18.86g 5.78g Lo mein
Carbs 20.16g 6.78g Lo mein
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU 1IU Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 17mg Salisbury steak
Calcium 21mg 47mg Salisbury steak
Potassium 105mg 144mg Salisbury steak
Iron 1.07mg 0.95mg Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 0.26g Salisbury steak
Fiber 1.3g 1g Lo mein
Copper 0.064mg 0.083mg Salisbury steak
Zinc 0.36mg 0.75mg Salisbury steak
Starch 16.73g 2.53g Lo mein
Phosphorus 45mg 127mg Salisbury steak
Sodium 430mg 509mg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 5IU Lo mein
Vitamin A 9µg 2µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.23mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 0.174mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg 7.5µg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.059mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.118mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 1.32mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.203mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.131mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.41µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin K 12.7µg 1.7µg Lo mein
Folate 28µg 13µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.284g Lo mein
Choline 8.9mg 46.8mg Salisbury steak
Saturated Fat 0.464g 3.982g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 4.798g Salisbury steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 1.483g Salisbury steak
Fructose 0.33g 0g Lo mein
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g 0.057g Lo mein
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.004g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.002g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.012g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.03g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g 1.252g Salisbury steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Salisbury steak
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
16%
Salisbury steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
31%
Salisbury steak

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.37g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.518g)
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 ($)
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. Salisbury steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168965/nutrients

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

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