Popcorn vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are popcorn and lo mein different?
- Popcorn is higher in fiber, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, iron, zinc, and copper; however, lo mein is richer in selenium and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for fiber for popcorn is 53% higher.
- Popcorn contains 10 times more magnesium than lo mein. While popcorn contains 144mg of magnesium, lo mein contains only 14mg.
- Popcorn has less sodium.
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +928.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +213.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +198.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +309.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +755.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +695.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +363.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +121.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +184.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +138.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +958.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +171.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +93.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +285.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2048.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +79.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +225.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +126.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +428.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +371.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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| Fiber | 14.5g | 1.3g | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 45mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 1.113mg | 0.24mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 14mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 1.07mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 3.08mg | 0.36mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.064mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 11.7µg | 21% |
| Carbs | 77.78g | 20.16g | 19% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 430mg | 18% |
| Protein | 12.94g | 4.77g | 16% |
| Starch | 54.4g | 16.73g | 16% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 121kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 12.7µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 0.81mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 105mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.068mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 1.291g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 0.27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 0.047mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.124mg | 3% |
| Fats | 4.54g | 2.35g | 3% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 8.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Folate | 31µg | 28µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.637g | 0.464g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 0.592g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.28g | 18.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.