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Poi vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Poi and Lo mein

  • Poi is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, yet Lo mein is richer in Selenium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Lo mein is 20% higher.
  • Poi contains 8 times more Vitamin E than Lo mein. Poi contains 2.3mg of Vitamin E, while Lo mein contains 0.3mg.
  • Poi contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Poi and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat.

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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.
Poi
Poi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +159.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.3%
Contains more IronIron +21.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1571.4%

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.
Poi
Poi
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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 13% 4% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +301.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1170%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.27mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
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27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1155.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1578.6%
Contains more OtherOther +127.9%
~equal in Water ~71.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
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30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5281.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2125.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Poi Lo mein
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poi Lo mein Opinion
Calories 112kcal 121kcal Lo mein
Protein 0.38g 4.77g Lo mein
Fats 0.14g 2.35g Lo mein
Vitamin C 4mg 1.7mg Poi
Net carbs 26.83g 18.86g Poi
Carbs 27.23g 20.16g Poi
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Lo mein
Magnesium 24mg 14mg Poi
Calcium 16mg 21mg Lo mein
Potassium 183mg 105mg Poi
Iron 0.88mg 1.07mg Lo mein
Sugar 0.39g 2.63g Poi
Fiber 0.4g 1.3g Lo mein
Copper 0.166mg 0.064mg Poi
Zinc 0.22mg 0.36mg Lo mein
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Phosphorus 39mg 45mg Lo mein
Sodium 12mg 430mg Poi
Vitamin A 66IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A 3µg 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.3mg Poi
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.37mg 0.24mg Poi
Selenium 0.7µg 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.047mg Poi
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.124mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 0.81mg Poi
Vitamin B5 0.293mg 0.27mg Poi
Vitamin B6 0.273mg 0.068mg Poi
Vitamin K 1µg 12.7µg Lo mein
Folate 21µg 28µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0g 0.008g Poi
Choline 16.7mg 8.9mg Poi
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.464g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.592g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 1.291g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poi Lo mein
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
18%
Poi
13%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Poi
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poi
Poi is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.435g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/nutrients
  2. Lo mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167677/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.