General Chang’s Chicken vs Chicken Lo Mein
Overall, Chicken Lo Mein has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 1.
General Chang’s Chicken
Chicken Lo Mein
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | General Chang’s Chicken | Chicken Lo Mein |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 144 kcal | 125 kcal |
| Fat | 4.2 g | 2.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 7.7 g | 4.8 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 1.5 g |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 5.2 g |
| Additives | 1 | 1 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Molluscs, Sesame seeds, Soybeans | Gluten, Sesame seeds, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Chicken Lo Mein has 13% fewer calories (125 kcal vs 144 kcal).
- Chicken Lo Mein has 29% less fat (2.9 g vs 4.2 g).
- Chicken Lo Mein has 38% less sugar (4.8 g vs 7.7 g).
- Chicken Lo Mein has 56% more fiber (1.5 g vs 0.6 g).
- General Chang’s Chicken has 15% more protein (6.1 g vs 5.2 g).
- Only General Chang’s Chicken lists: Eggs, Molluscs.
Ingredients
General Chang’s Chicken
Cooked rice (water, white rice), sauce (water, sugar, soy sauce [water, soybeans, wheat, salt, alcohol, vinegar, lactic acid], canola oil, chicken broth, chili paste [red chili peppers, distilled vinegar, garlic, salt], corn starch, garlic puree, less than 2% of oyster sauce [water, sugar, salt, oyster extractives (oyster, water, salt)], ginger puree, distilled vinegar, sesame seed oil), battered chicken (chicken breast, water, corn starch, wheat flour, yellow corn flour, rice starch, less than 2% of salt, dextrose, egg whites, sodium phosphate, natural flavors), vegetables (broccoli, red bell peppers).
Chicken Lo Mein
Enriched macaroni product, water, cooked white chicken, soy sauce, broccoli, red bell peppers, carrots, brown sugar, canola oil, garlic, ginger puree, modified food starch, rice wine vinegar, shiitake extract, spice, toasted sesame oil, xanthan gum. Contains sesame, soy, wheat.
FAQ
Which is healthier: General Chang’s Chicken or Chicken Lo Mein?
Overall, Chicken Lo Mein has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Chicken Lo Mein has fewer calories: 125 kcal versus 144 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Chicken Lo Mein has less sugar: 4.8 g versus 7.7 g per 100 g.