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Lo mein vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lo mein and Penne

  • Lo mein has more Polyunsaturated fat, while Penne has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Penne contains 3 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Lo mein. Lo mein contains 1.291g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Penne contains 0.4g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Penne is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.

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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.
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6
Penne
Contains more Iron +33.8%
Contains more Calcium +323.8%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.2%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Zinc +205.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +33.8%
Contains more Calcium +323.8%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.2%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Zinc +205.6%

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.
Lo mein
12
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0
Penne
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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3
Penne
Contains more Carbs +20%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Contains more Protein +19.5%
Contains more Fats +70.2%
Equal in Water - 72.4
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Carbs +20%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Contains more Protein +19.5%
Contains more Fats +70.2%
Equal in Water - 72.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Penne
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.9%
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Penne Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 14.1g Lo mein
Protein 4.77g 5.7g Penne
Fats 2.35g 4g Penne
Carbs 20.16g 16.8g Lo mein
Calories 121kcal 126kcal Penne
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 1.9g Penne
Fiber 1.3g 2.7g Penne
Calcium 21mg 89mg Penne
Iron 1.07mg 0.8mg Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 30mg Penne
Phosphorus 45mg 118mg Penne
Potassium 105mg 122mg Penne
Sodium 430mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 0.36mg 1.1mg Penne
Copper 0.064mg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg Lo mein
Vitamin B2 0.124mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg Lo mein
Vitamin B5 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.068mg Lo mein
Folate 28µg Lo mein
Vitamin K 12.7µg Lo mein
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.2g Lo mein
Saturated Fat 0.464g 2.3g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 1g Penne
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.4g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Penne
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
14%
Lo mein
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.836g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lo mein
Lo mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. 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.