Trail mix vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between trail mix and lo mein
- Trail mix is richer than lo mein in copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, magnesium, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for copper for trail mix is 102% higher.
- Trail mix contains 12 times more saturated fat than lo mein. Trail mix contains 5.55g of saturated fat, while lo mein contains 0.464g.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, trail mix, regular 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 | +1028.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +271.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +552.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1439.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +794.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +666.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +330.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +883% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +481.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +231.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +338.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +153.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +189.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1151.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +675.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2016.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +647.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.6% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.985mg | 0.064mg | 102% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.65g | 1.291g | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 345mg | 45mg | 43% |
| Fats | 29.4g | 2.35g | 42% |
| Manganese | 1.034mg | 0.24mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.462mg | 0.047mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 158mg | 14mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.53g | 0.592g | 30% |
| Zinc | 3.22mg | 0.36mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3.05mg | 1.07mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.712mg | 0.81mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 5.55g | 0.464g | 23% |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 21% | |
| Protein | 13.8g | 4.77g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.068mg | 18% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 121kcal | 17% |
| Potassium | 685mg | 105mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.895mg | 0.27mg | 13% |
| Folate | 71µg | 28µg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 229mg | 430mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 44.9g | 20.16g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.198mg | 0.124mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 21mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 1.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 44.9g | 18.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.63g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.166mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.482mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.515mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.89mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.515mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.658mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.658mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.357mg | 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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 ($)
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.