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Chinese egg rolls vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinese egg rolls and Lo mein?

  • Chinese egg rolls are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, yet Lo mein is richer in Selenium.
  • Chinese egg rolls' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 39% higher.
  • Lo mein contains less Cholesterol.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +90.5%
Contains more Iron +31.8%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +72.2%
Contains more Copper +131.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 430
Equal in Manganese - 0.24
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 53% 13% 37% 15% 62% 17% 50% 32% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Contains more Calcium +90.5%
Contains more Iron +31.8%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +72.2%
Contains more Copper +131.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 430
Equal in Manganese - 0.24

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +251.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +363.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 42% 18% 52% 23% 39% 0% 56% 148%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 6% 3% 6% 12% 29% 16% 17% 16% 22% 0% 32%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +251.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +363.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +73.6%
Contains more Fats +408.1%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +36%
Contains more Water +41%
8% 12% 27% 51% 2%
Protein: 8.28 g
Fats: 11.94 g
Carbs: 27.29 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 1.89 g
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more Protein +73.6%
Contains more Fats +408.1%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +36%
Contains more Water +41%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +412.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +333.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
20% 28% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.601 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +412.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +333.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +18.4%
Contains more Glucose +278.4%
Contains more Fructose +121.2%
Contains more Maltose +280%
Contains more Sucrose +213.5%
84% 2% 6% 3% 5%
Starch: 19.8 g
Sucrose: 0.52 g
Glucose: 1.4 g
Fructose: 0.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.14 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 8% 2% 2%
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 Starch +18.4%
Contains more Glucose +278.4%
Contains more Fructose +121.2%
Contains more Maltose +280%
Contains more Sucrose +213.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese egg rolls Lo mein
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese egg rolls Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 24.69g 18.86g Chinese egg rolls
Protein 8.28g 4.77g Chinese egg rolls
Fats 11.94g 2.35g Chinese egg rolls
Carbs 27.29g 20.16g Chinese egg rolls
Calories 250kcal 121kcal Chinese egg rolls
Starch 19.8g 16.73g Chinese egg rolls
Fructose 0.73g 0.33g Chinese egg rolls
Sugar 2.63g Chinese egg rolls
Fiber 2.6g 1.3g Chinese egg rolls
Calcium 40mg 21mg Chinese egg rolls
Iron 1.41mg 1.07mg Chinese egg rolls
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Chinese egg rolls
Phosphorus 85mg 45mg Chinese egg rolls
Potassium 165mg 105mg Chinese egg rolls
Sodium 468mg 430mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.62mg 0.36mg Chinese egg rolls
Copper 0.148mg 0.064mg Chinese egg rolls
Manganese 0.245mg 0.24mg Chinese egg rolls
Selenium 0µg 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.165mg 0.047mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B2 0.077mg 0.124mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 2.725mg 0.81mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.27mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.068mg Chinese egg rolls
Folate 28µg Lo mein
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 0µg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin K 58.9µg 12.7µg Chinese egg rolls
Tryptophan 0.066mg Chinese egg rolls
Threonine 0.339mg Chinese egg rolls
Isoleucine 0.296mg Chinese egg rolls
Leucine 0.581mg Chinese egg rolls
Lysine 0.368mg Chinese egg rolls
Methionine 0.147mg Chinese egg rolls
Phenylalanine 0.36mg Chinese egg rolls
Valine 0.331mg Chinese egg rolls
Histidine 0.183mg Chinese egg rolls
Cholesterol 16mg 0mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.103g 0.008g Lo mein
Saturated Fat 2.116g 0.464g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 3.036g 0.592g Chinese egg rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 5.601g 1.291g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.871g 1.134g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g 0.004g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.636g 0.141g Chinese egg rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese egg rolls Lo mein
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
31%
Chinese egg rolls
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chinese egg rolls
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.652g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chinese egg rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167667/nutrients
  2. Lo mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167677/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.