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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 9% 11% 33% 31% 15% 36% 237% 9% 224%
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 CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more IronIron +21.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 1.7% 4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
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% 3% 6% 1.5% 12% 29% 15% 16% 16% 0% 32% 21% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1748.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +1185.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1231.9%
Contains more OtherOther +302.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +3862.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.37 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.64 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2396.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +182%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Protein 61.3g 4.77g 113%
Sodium 1818mg 430mg 60%
Selenium 41µg 11.7µg 53%
Saturated fat 11.37g 0.464g 50%
Fats 31.3g 2.35g 45%
Monounsaturated fat 14.78g 0.592g 35%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Choline 164.5mg 8.9mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg 27%
Calories 544kcal 121kcal 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 1.291g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.124mg 12%
Vitamin K 0µg 12.7µg 11%
Folate 0µg 28µg 7%
Starch 16.73g 7%
Manganese 0.069mg 0.24mg 7%
Carbs 0g 20.16g 7%
Phosphorus 85mg 45mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 0.81mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.047mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.068mg 3%
Copper 0.094mg 0.064mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.27mg 3%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.36mg 2%
Iron 0.88mg 1.07mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.3mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 14mg 1%
Potassium 127mg 105mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.7mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 18.86g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.63g N/A
Vitamin A 12µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 1.823mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0%
Leucine 3.322mg 0%
Lysine 2.783mg 0%
Methionine 0.48mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0%
Valine 2.421mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Lo mein
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Pork skins
12%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 1388mg)
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.