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Pork skins vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork skins and Lo mein?

  • Pork skins are richer in Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, yet Lo mein is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Pork skins' daily need coverage for Sodium is 60% higher.

We used Snacks, pork skins, plain and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat 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.
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +46.9%
Contains more Selenium +250.4%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Manganese +247.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +46.9%
Contains more Selenium +250.4%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Manganese +247.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +347.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 2% 25% 66% 30% 26% 6% 0% 80% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +347.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1185.1%
Contains more Fats +1231.9%
Contains more Other +302.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +3862.8%
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 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 Protein +1185.1%
Contains more Fats +1231.9%
Contains more Other +302.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +3862.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2396.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2396.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 0g 18.86g Lo mein
Protein 61.3g 4.77g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 2.35g Pork skins
Carbs 0g 20.16g Lo mein
Calories 544kcal 121kcal Pork skins
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 0g 2.63g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 1.3g Lo mein
Calcium 30mg 21mg Pork skins
Iron 0.88mg 1.07mg Lo mein
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Lo mein
Phosphorus 85mg 45mg Pork skins
Potassium 127mg 105mg Pork skins
Sodium 1818mg 430mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.56mg 0.36mg Pork skins
Copper 0.094mg 0.064mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.069mg 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 41µg 11.7µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 40IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 9µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.3mg Pork skins
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.047mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.124mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 0.81mg Pork skins
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.27mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.068mg Lo mein
Folate 0µg 28µg Lo mein
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0µg 12.7µg Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 0.464g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 0.592g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 1.291g Pork skins
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Lo mein
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
20%
Pork skins
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork skins
Pork skins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 1388mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.906g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.

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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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.