Potato salad vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Potato salad and Lo mein different?
- Potato salad is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Lo mein is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Folate, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Potato salad is 23% higher.
- Potato salad contains 6 times more Vitamin C than Lo mein. While Potato salad contains 10mg of Vitamin C, Lo mein contains only 1.7mg.
- Lo mein has less Cholesterol.
Potato salad, home-prepared 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 PotassiumPotassium | +141.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +137.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +185.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
4.77 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
20.16 g
Water:
71.33 g
Other:
1.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +248.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.5% |
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Water
~71.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
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 | +318.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +189.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67.5% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 143kcal | 121kcal |
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| Protein | 2.68g | 4.77g |
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| Fats | 8.2g | 2.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 1.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.87g | 18.86g |
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| Carbs | 11.17g | 20.16g |
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| Cholesterol | 68mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 21mg |
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| Potassium | 254mg | 105mg |
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| Iron | 0.65mg | 1.07mg |
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| Sugar | 2.63g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.3g | |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.064mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.36mg |
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| Starch | 16.73g |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 45mg |
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| Sodium | 529mg | 430mg |
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| Vitamin A | 157IU | 179IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 32µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.24mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 11.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.047mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.124mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 0.81mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.068mg |
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| Vitamin K | 12.7µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 28µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.008g |
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| Choline | 8.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.429g | 0.464g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.48g | 0.592g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 1.291g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.116mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.141mg |
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| Leucine | 0.202mg |
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| Lysine | 0.171mg |
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| Methionine | 0.066mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.062mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
12%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.965g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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