Onion rings vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Differences between onion rings and lo mein
- Onion rings has more vitamin K, vitamin B1, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat, while lo mein has more selenium.
- Onion rings's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 18% higher.
- Lo mein contains 6 times less polyunsaturated fat than onion rings. Onion rings contains 7.633g of polyunsaturated fat, while lo mein contains 1.291g.
- The amount of saturated fat in lo mein is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +108.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +293.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +168.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.14 g
Fats:
14.3 g
Carbs:
33.79 g
Water:
46.37 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
4.77 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
20.16 g
Water:
71.33 g
Other:
1.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +508.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +67.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.8% |
~equal in
Other
~1.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.137 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.633 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.464 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +406.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +491.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
25.58 g
Sucrose:
1.76 g
Glucose:
1.31 g
Fructose:
1.26 g
Lactose:
0.11 g
Maltose:
0.66 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +52.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +254.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +281.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +120% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~1.63g
~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.
 |
 |
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.633g | 1.291g | 42% |
| Fats | 14.3g | 2.35g | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 12.7µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.185mg | 0.047mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 11.7µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.137g | 0.464g | 8% |
| Calories | 276kcal | 121kcal | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3g | 0.592g | 6% |
| Carbs | 33.79g | 20.16g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.348mg | 0.24mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.117mg | 0.068mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.3g | 4% |
| Starch | 25.58g | 16.73g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 45mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.349mg | 0.81mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 430mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.25mg | 1.07mg | 2% |
| Folate | 33µg | 28µg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.14g | 4.77g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.26g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.124mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 1.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 31.59g | 18.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.1g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.053g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Choline | 10.7mg | 8.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.35mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.243mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.216mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.789g | 0.141g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.047g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.346g | 1.134g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
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
21%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.673g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)