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.
- 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +152.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +188.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +189.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +63.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +336.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +388.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +292.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +113.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +723.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0.1µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.33 g
Fats:
14.25 g
Carbs:
26.88 g
Water:
42.8 g
Other:
1.74 g
Protein:
4.77 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
20.16 g
Water:
71.33 g
Other:
1.39 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +200.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +506.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.885 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 | +499% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +433.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -80.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 SucroseSucrose | +623.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +489.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +509.1% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +56.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 293kcal | 121kcal |
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| Protein | 14.33g | 4.77g |
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| Fats | 14.25g | 2.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.18g | 18.86g |
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| Carbs | 26.88g | 20.16g |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 21mg |
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| Potassium | 204mg | 105mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.07mg |
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| Sugar | 15.98g | 2.63g |
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| Fiber | 0.7g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.064mg |
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| Zinc | 0.91mg | 0.36mg |
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| Starch | 10.7g | 16.73g |
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| Phosphorus | 130mg | 45mg |
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| Sodium | 482mg | 430mg |
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| Vitamin A | 293IU | 179IU |
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| Vitamin A | 83µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.31mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Manganese | 0.083mg | 0.24mg |
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| Selenium | 16.7µg | 11.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.047mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.225mg | 0.124mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.96mg | 0.81mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.267mg | 0.068mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 27.1µg | 12.7µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 28µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.045g | 0.008g |
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| Choline | 73.3mg | 8.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.41g | 0.464g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.546g | 0.592g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.885g | 1.291g |
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| Fructose | 2.01g | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.774g | 0.141g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.039g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.925g | 1.134g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
30%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)