Sweet potato chips vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between sweet potato chips and lo mein?
- Sweet potato chips are higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, manganese, copper, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B5, and potassium, yet lo mein is higher in selenium.
- Sweet potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 131% more.
- Sweet potato chips have 33 times more vitamin E than lo mein. While sweet potato chips have 9.82mg of vitamin E, lo mein has only 0.3mg.
- The amount of sodium in sweet potato chips is lower.
We used Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +364.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +181% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +781% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +543.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +222.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +462.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +457.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +13055.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3173.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +157.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +474.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +686.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +92.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +32.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +311.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.94 g
Fats:
32.35 g
Carbs:
56.82 g
Water:
4.51 g
Other:
3.38 g
Protein:
4.77 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
20.16 g
Water:
71.33 g
Other:
1.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1276.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +181.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +143.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1481.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.224 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 | +1446.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +846.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.2% |
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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| Vitamin A | 1184µg | 9µg | 131% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.224g | 1.291g | 73% |
| Vitamin E | 9.82mg | 0.3mg | 63% |
| Manganese | 1.349mg | 0.24mg | 48% |
| Fats | 32.35g | 2.35g | 46% |
| Copper | 0.412mg | 0.064mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.535mg | 0.068mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 8.8g | 1.3g | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.551mg | 0.27mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 925mg | 105mg | 24% |
| Calories | 532kcal | 121kcal | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.155g | 0.592g | 21% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 430mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 2.1µg | 11.7µg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 145mg | 45mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.12mg | 1.07mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 14mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 56.82g | 20.16g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.941g | 0.464g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 24.5µg | 12.7µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.088mg | 0.81mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 7% | |
| Choline | 36.6mg | 8.9mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 21mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.94g | 4.77g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.124mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.047mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.36mg | 2% |
| Folate | 37µg | 28µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.02g | 18.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.82g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.096mg | 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
78%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.477g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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 ($)