Tortilla chips vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tortilla chips and lo mein
- Tortilla chips have more phosphorus, vitamin E, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and calcium, while lo mein has more selenium.
- Tortilla chips' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 26% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in lo mein is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +404.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +283.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +165.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +1076.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +197.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +64.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +118% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 1.291g | 63% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 2.35g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 45mg | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 0.3mg | 22% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 16.73g | 19% |
| Calories | 472kcal | 121kcal | 18% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 14mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 20.16g | 16% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 1.3g | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 11.7µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 0.592g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 0.464g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 0.36mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 21mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.068mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.047mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 12.7µg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 1.07mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.24mg | 6% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 4.77g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.064mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 430mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.124mg | 4% |
| Folate | 12µg | 28µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 8.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 18.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | 0.141g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | 1.134g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
4.77 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
20.16 g
Water:
71.33 g
Other:
1.39 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +780% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +236.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2601.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 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 | +856.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +734.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
62.53 g
Sucrose:
0.78 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +273.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +109% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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