Lo mein vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lo mein and sesame chicken different?
- Sesame chicken is higher than lo mein in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin K, choline, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin A.
- Sesame chicken covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 20% more than lo mein.
- Lo mein is lower in saturated fat.
Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +189.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +152.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +188.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +822.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +336.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +388.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +292.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +113.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +723.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.77 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
20.16 g
Water:
71.33 g
Other:
1.39 g
Protein:
14.33 g
Fats:
14.25 g
Carbs:
26.88 g
Water:
42.8 g
Other:
1.74 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +200.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +506.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.464 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.885 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +499% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +433.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
10.7 g
Sucrose:
11.79 g
Glucose:
2.18 g
Fructose:
2.01 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +56.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +623.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +489.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +509.1% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 6.885g | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 59mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 3.96mg | 20% |
| Protein | 4.77g | 14.33g | 19% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 14.25g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 0.267mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 130mg | 12% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 73.3mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 27.1µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.25µg | 10% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 293kcal | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.464g | 2.41g | 9% |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 16.7µg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 83µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.225mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.592g | 3.546g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 1.31mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.24mg | 0.083mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.91mg | 5% |
| Folate | 28µg | 8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 105mg | 204mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.7g | 2% |
| Carbs | 20.16g | 26.88g | 2% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 482mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 2.01g | 2% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 10.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.86g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 5IU | 0% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 15.98g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | 0.045g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g | 0.774g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.039g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | 5.925g | 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
12%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.946g)
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 ($)