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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 11% 13% 63% 88% 23% 48% 224% 233% 32%
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 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.
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 23% 36% 17% 27% 0% 0% 62% 0%
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% 11% 6% 3% 12% 29% 15% 16% 16% 0% 32% 21% 4.9%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.27mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 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 +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
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.22 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 +129.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.1%
~equal in 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.
Pretzels Lo mein
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Lo mein Opinion
Calories 381kcal 121kcal Pretzels
Protein 9.1g 4.77g Pretzels
Fats 3.5g 2.35g Pretzels
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Net carbs 76.4g 18.86g Pretzels
Carbs 79.2g 20.16g Pretzels
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Magnesium 35mg 14mg Pretzels
Calcium 36mg 21mg Pretzels
Potassium 146mg 105mg Pretzels
Iron 1.67mg 1.07mg Pretzels
Sugar 2.63g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 1.3g Pretzels
Copper 0.264mg 0.064mg Pretzels
Zinc 0.85mg 0.36mg Pretzels
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Phosphorus 113mg 45mg Pretzels
Sodium 1715mg 430mg Lo mein
Vitamin A 0IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Manganese 1.789mg 0.24mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.047mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.124mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 0.81mg Pretzels
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.27mg Pretzels
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.068mg Pretzels
Vitamin K 12.7µg Lo mein
Folate 83µg 28µg Pretzels
Trans Fat 0.008g Pretzels
Choline 8.9mg Lo mein
Saturated Fat 0.75g 0.464g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 0.592g Pretzels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 1.291g Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.345mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.221mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.164mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.201mg Pretzels
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzels 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
16%
Pretzels
13%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzels
Pretzels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 1285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.286g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
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.

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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.