Pretzels vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pretzels and lo mein?
- Pretzels are higher in manganese, copper, folate, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, and fiber, yet lo mein is higher in selenium.
- Pretzels' daily need coverage for manganese is 67% more.
- Pretzels have 4 times more copper than lo mein. While pretzels have 0.264mg of copper, lo mein has only 0.064mg.
- The amount of sodium in lo mein is lower.
We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +312.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +151.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +645.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +101.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +283% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +137% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +196.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +292.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +252.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2061.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +129.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.291g
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.789mg | 0.24mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 1715mg | 430mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.064mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 79.2g | 20.16g | 20% |
| Folate | 83µg | 28µg | 14% |
| Calories | 381kcal | 121kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.047mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 11.7µg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 45mg | 10% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 4.77g | 9% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 1.07mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.92mg | 0.81mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 7% | |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.3g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.068mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.36mg | 4% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.36g | 0.592g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.124mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Fats | 3.5g | 2.35g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.75g | 0.464g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.4g | 18.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.63g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.22g | 1.291g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.345mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.636mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.164mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.453mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 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 |
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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
16%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 1285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.286g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.