Scrambled egg vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between scrambled egg and lo mein
- Lo mein has less vitamin B12, choline, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, iron, vitamin B5, and zinc than scrambled egg.
- Scrambled egg covers your daily need for cholesterol, 142% more than lo mein.
- Lo mein has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, egg, scrambled 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 CalciumCalcium | +171.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +142.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +361.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +437.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +92.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +458.1% |
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 | +94.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1855.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +319.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +248.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +179.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1929.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +285.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.84 g
Fats:
16.18 g
Carbs:
2.08 g
Water:
66.7 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
4.77 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
20.16 g
Water:
71.33 g
Other:
1.39 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +190.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +588.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +869.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.8% |
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Water
~71.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.153 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.969 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 | +894.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 426mg | 0mg | 142% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.01µg | 0µg | 42% |
| Choline | 180.6mg | 8.9mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.124mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 242mg | 45mg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 6.153g | 0.464g | 26% |
| Fats | 16.18g | 2.35g | 21% |
| Selenium | 22.5µg | 11.7µg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.59mg | 1.07mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 176µg | 9µg | 19% |
| Protein | 13.84g | 4.77g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.94mg | 0.27mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.889g | 0.592g | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.66mg | 0.36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 430mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.043mg | 0.24mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.068mg | 9% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 2.08g | 20.16g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.969g | 1.291g | 5% |
| Calories | 212kcal | 121kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0.1µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 46IU | 4IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 21mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.96mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 0.81mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.047mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 12.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.08g | 18.86g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.64g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Folate | 29µg | 28µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.836mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.185mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.913mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.427mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.96mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.325mg | 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
48%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrambled egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.689g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)