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Sesame chicken vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sesame chicken and Lo mein different?

  • Sesame chicken is higher than Lo mein in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Choline, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Sesame chicken covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 20% more than Lo mein.

Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat types were used 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.
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
6
:
4
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.9%
Contains more Potassium +94.3%
Contains more Zinc +152.8%
Contains more Selenium +42.7%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains less Sodium -10.8%
Contains more Copper +25.5%
Contains more Manganese +189.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.07
Sesame chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Lo mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.9%
Contains more Potassium +94.3%
Contains more Zinc +152.8%
Contains more Selenium +42.7%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains less Sodium -10.8%
Contains more Copper +25.5%
Contains more Manganese +189.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.07

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.
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
7
:
4
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Vitamin A +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +336.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +250%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Sesame chicken
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 27% 3% 4% 10% 52% 75% 0% 62% 6% 32% 68%
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 A +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +336.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +250%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
4
:
1
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Protein +200.4%
Contains more Fats +506.4%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Other +25.2%
Contains more Water +66.7%
Sesame chicken
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 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 +200.4%
Contains more Fats +506.4%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Other +25.2%
Contains more Water +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
2
:
1
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +499%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +433.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Sesame chicken
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 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 +499%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +433.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
3
:
2
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Sucrose +623.3%
Contains more Glucose +489.2%
Contains more Fructose +509.1%
Contains more Starch +56.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Sesame chicken
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 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 Sucrose +623.3%
Contains more Glucose +489.2%
Contains more Fructose +509.1%
Contains more Starch +56.4%
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.
Sesame chicken 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 Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 18.86g Sesame chicken
Protein 14.33g 4.77g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 2.35g Sesame chicken
Carbs 26.88g 20.16g Sesame chicken
Calories 293kcal 121kcal Sesame chicken
Starch 10.7g 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 2.01g 0.33g Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g 2.63g Lo mein
Fiber 0.7g 1.3g Lo mein
Calcium 12mg 21mg Lo mein
Iron 1.09mg 1.07mg Sesame chicken
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 45mg Sesame chicken
Potassium 204mg 105mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 482mg 430mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.91mg 0.36mg Sesame chicken
Copper 0.051mg 0.064mg Lo mein
Manganese 0.083mg 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 16.7µg 11.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 293IU 179IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 9µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg 0.3mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 4IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 1mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.047mg Lo mein
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.124mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 0.81mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.068mg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 28µg Lo mein
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 27.1µg 12.7µg Sesame chicken
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.045g 0.008g Lo mein
Saturated Fat 2.41g 0.464g Lo mein
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 0.592g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 1.291g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g 1.134g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g 0.004g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g 0.141g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken 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
29%
Sesame chicken
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.946g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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.