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Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) and Lo mein

  • Lo mein has less Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) covers your daily Manganese needs 83% more than Lo mein.
  • Lo mein contains 12 times less Saturated Fat than Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain 5.357g of Saturated Fat, while Lo mein contains 0.464g.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, shrimp cracker 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.
Contains more Iron +78.5%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +324.4%
Contains more Potassium +83.8%
Contains more Zinc +283.3%
Contains more Copper +245.3%
Contains more Manganese +791.7%
Contains more Selenium +182.9%
Contains less Sodium -24.7%
Equal in Calcium - 21
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 72% 52% 82% 18% 75% 38% 74% 280% 181%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Contains more Iron +78.5%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +324.4%
Contains more Potassium +83.8%
Contains more Zinc +283.3%
Contains more Copper +245.3%
Contains more Manganese +791.7%
Contains more Selenium +182.9%
Contains less Sodium -24.7%
Equal in Calcium - 21

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 +993.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +461.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Folate +21.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 12.7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 66% 0% 0% 67% 21% 50% 20% 50% 18% 3% 32%
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 +993.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +461.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Folate +21.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 12.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +49.7%
Contains more Fats +660%
Contains more Carbs +193.1%
Contains more Other +66.2%
Contains more Water +424.5%
7% 18% 59% 14% 2%
Protein: 7.14 g
Fats: 17.86 g
Carbs: 59.09 g
Water: 13.6 g
Other: 2.31 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 +49.7%
Contains more Fats +660%
Contains more Carbs +193.1%
Contains more Other +66.2%
Contains more Water +424.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1250.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
31% 46% 23%
Saturated Fat: 5.357 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.997 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.971 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1250.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +81.5%
Contains more Sucrose +1212.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +1550%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
59% 41%
Starch: 30.36 g
Sucrose: 21.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 8% 2% 2%
Starch: 16.73 g
Sucrose: 1.63 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +81.5%
Contains more Sucrose +1212.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +1550%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) 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 Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 53.49g 18.86g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Protein 7.14g 4.77g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fats 17.86g 2.35g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Carbs 59.09g 20.16g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calories 426kcal 121kcal Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Starch 30.36g 16.73g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fructose 0.02g 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 21.43g 2.63g Lo mein
Fiber 5.6g 1.3g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 20mg 21mg Lo mein
Iron 1.91mg 1.07mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Magnesium 72mg 14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phosphorus 191mg 45mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Potassium 193mg 105mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sodium 571mg 430mg Lo mein
Zinc 1.38mg 0.36mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.221mg 0.064mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Manganese 2.14mg 0.24mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 33.1µg 11.7µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin A 0IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 3.28mg 0.3mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.047mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.091mg 0.124mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 2.631mg 0.81mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.27mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.068mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Folate 23µg 28µg Lo mein
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin K 12.8µg 12.7µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Tryptophan 0.094mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Threonine 0.2mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Isoleucine 0.242mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Leucine 0.489mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Lysine 0.208mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Methionine 0.126mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Valine 0.306mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Histidine 0.192mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.066g 0.008g Lo mein
Saturated Fat 5.357g 0.464g Lo mein
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Monounsaturated Fat 7.997g 0.592g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 3.971g 1.291g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) 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
27%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.893g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
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. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173160/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.