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Salisbury steak vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Salisbury steak and Lo mein?

  • Salisbury steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Choline, yet Lo mein is richer in Vitamin K, and Selenium.
  • Salisbury steak's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 18% higher.
  • Lo mein contains less Cholesterol.

We used Salisbury steak with gravy, frozen and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat types in this comparison.

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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.
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak
6
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4
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Calcium +123.8%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Contains more Copper +29.7%
Contains more Iron +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Manganese +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +56%
Salisbury steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 36% 13% 55% 13% 67% 21% 28% 23% 41%
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 +123.8%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Contains more Copper +29.7%
Contains more Iron +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Manganese +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +56%

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.
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak
4
:
8
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3480%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Folate +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +647.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.124
Salisbury steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 15% 28% 25% 13% 31% 10% 52% 5%
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 B1 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3480%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Folate +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +647.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.124

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak
4
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1
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Protein +46.3%
Contains more Fats +345.5%
Contains more Other +13.7%
Contains more Carbs +197.3%
Equal in Water - 71.33
Salisbury steak
7% 10% 7% 74%
Protein: 6.98 g
Fats: 10.47 g
Carbs: 6.78 g
Water: 74.19 g
Other: 1.58 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 +46.3%
Contains more Fats +345.5%
Contains more Other +13.7%
Contains more Carbs +197.3%
Equal in Water - 71.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak
2
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1
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +710.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Salisbury steak
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.982 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.798 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 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 +710.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak
0
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5
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Starch +561.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +42.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Salisbury steak
91% 9%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Lo mein
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 +561.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +42.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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.
Salisbury steak Lo mein
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salisbury steak Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 5.78g 18.86g Lo mein
Protein 6.98g 4.77g Salisbury steak
Fats 10.47g 2.35g Salisbury steak
Carbs 6.78g 20.16g Lo mein
Calories 149kcal 121kcal Salisbury steak
Starch 2.53g 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0g 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 0.26g 2.63g Salisbury steak
Fiber 1g 1.3g Lo mein
Calcium 47mg 21mg Salisbury steak
Iron 0.95mg 1.07mg Lo mein
Magnesium 17mg 14mg Salisbury steak
Phosphorus 127mg 45mg Salisbury steak
Potassium 144mg 105mg Salisbury steak
Sodium 509mg 430mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.75mg 0.36mg Salisbury steak
Copper 0.083mg 0.064mg Salisbury steak
Manganese 0.174mg 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 7.5µg 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 5IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 1IU 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.047mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.124mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.81mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.068mg Salisbury steak
Folate 13µg 28µg Lo mein
Vitamin B12 0.41µg 0µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin K 1.7µg 12.7µg Lo mein
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.284g 0.008g Lo mein
Saturated Fat 3.982g 0.464g Lo mein
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Salisbury steak
Monounsaturated Fat 4.798g 0.592g Salisbury steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 1.291g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g 0.001g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.252g 1.134g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.057g 0.141g Lo mein
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0g Salisbury steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salisbury steak 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
15%
Salisbury steak
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Salisbury steak
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.518g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lo mein
Lo mein is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Salisbury steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168965/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.