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Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp and Lo mein

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Zinc, and Phosphorus in Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is higher than in Lo mein.
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 208% more than Lo mein.
  • Lo mein has 82 times less Vitamin A RAE than Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp has 740µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Lo mein has 9µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp 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.
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
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2
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +741.1%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +426.7%
Contains more Potassium +101.9%
Contains more Zinc +1983.3%
Contains more Copper +212.5%
Contains more Selenium +70.1%
Contains less Sodium -27.9%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 338% 52% 102% 19% 78% 205% 67% 0% 109%
Lo mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +741.1%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +426.7%
Contains more Potassium +101.9%
Contains more Zinc +1983.3%
Contains more Copper +212.5%
Contains more Selenium +70.1%
Contains less Sodium -27.9%

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.
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
9
:
3
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Vitamin A +1296.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2559.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1029%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1961.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2400%
Contains more Folate +1089.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +958.3%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 8% 99% 0% 313% 324% 314% 0% 393% 250% 625% 3%
Lo mein
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 A +1296.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2559.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1029%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1961.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2400%
Contains more Folate +1089.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +958.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
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Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Protein +38.4%
Contains more Fats +112.8%
Contains more Carbs +311.7%
Contains more Other +108.6%
Contains more Water +2753.2%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
7% 5% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 83 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.9 g
Lo mein
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 +38.4%
Contains more Fats +112.8%
Contains more Carbs +311.7%
Contains more Other +108.6%
Contains more Water +2753.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
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1
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.4%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.7 g
Lo mein
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 78.6g 18.86g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Protein 6.6g 4.77g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Fats 5g 2.35g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Carbs 83g 20.16g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calories 390kcal 121kcal Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 34.7g 2.63g Lo mein
Fiber 4.4g 1.3g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calcium 24mg 21mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Iron 9mg 1.07mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Magnesium 72mg 14mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Phosphorus 237mg 45mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Potassium 212mg 105mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Sodium 596mg 430mg Lo mein
Zinc 7.5mg 0.36mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Copper 0.2mg 0.064mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Manganese 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 19.9µg 11.7µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A 2500IU 179IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A RAE 740µg 9µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.3mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 133IU 4IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0.1µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 1.25mg 0.047mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B2 1.4mg 0.124mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B3 16.7mg 0.81mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B5 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.068mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Folate 333µg 28µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B12 5µg 0µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin K 1.2µg 12.7µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.5g 0.008g Lo mein
Saturated Fat 0.9g 0.464g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 0.592g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.7g 1.291g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp Lo mein
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
206%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.436g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174628/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.