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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.
Lo mein
Lo mein
4
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6
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak
Contains more Iron +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Manganese +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +56%
Contains more Calcium +123.8%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Contains more Copper +29.7%
Lo mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Salisbury steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 36% 13% 55% 13% 67% 21% 28% 23% 41%
Contains more Iron +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Manganese +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +56%
Contains more Calcium +123.8%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Contains more Copper +29.7%

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.
Lo mein
Lo mein
8
:
4
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak
Contains more Vitamin A +3480%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Folate +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +647.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.118
Lo mein
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 6% 3% 6% 12% 29% 16% 17% 16% 22% 0% 32%
Salisbury steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 15% 28% 25% 13% 31% 10% 52% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3480%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Folate +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +647.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.118

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
1
:
4
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak
Contains more Carbs +197.3%
Contains more Protein +46.3%
Contains more Fats +345.5%
Contains more Other +13.7%
Equal in Water - 74.19
Lo mein
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
Salisbury steak
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 Carbs +197.3%
Contains more Protein +46.3%
Contains more Fats +345.5%
Contains more Other +13.7%
Equal in Water - 74.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
1
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2
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +710.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.9%
Lo mein
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Salisbury steak
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.982 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.798 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +710.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
5
:
0
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak
Contains more Starch +561.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +42.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Lo mein
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
Salisbury steak
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 Starch +561.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +42.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Salisbury steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Lo mein
15%
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 contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.518g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lo mein
Lo mein is relatively richer in vitamins
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. 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.

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