Lo mein vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Lo mein and Rice cakes?
- Rice cakes are richer than Lo mein in Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Selenium.
- Rice cakes' daily need coverage for Manganese is 258% more.
- Lo mein has 4 times more Sodium than Rice cakes. While Lo mein has 430mg of Sodium, Rice cakes have only 116mg.
We used Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat types in this article.
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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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Calcium
+90.9%
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Magnesium
+978.6%
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Phosphorus
+744.4%
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Potassium
+184.8%
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Sodium
-73%
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Zinc
+594.4%
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Copper
+493.8%
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Manganese
+2475%
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Selenium
+40.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.14
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Calcium
+90.9%
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Magnesium
+978.6%
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Phosphorus
+744.4%
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Potassium
+184.8%
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Sodium
-73%
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Zinc
+594.4%
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Copper
+493.8%
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Manganese
+2475%
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Selenium
+40.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.14
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+20.4%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin B1
+19.1%
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Vitamin B3
+899.5%
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Vitamin B5
+329.6%
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Vitamin B6
+91.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+20.4%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin B1
+19.1%
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Vitamin B3
+899.5%
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Vitamin B5
+329.6%
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Vitamin B6
+91.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+1109%
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Protein
+88.7%
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Fats
+48.9%
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Carbs
+297.3%
Equal in Other - 1.5
Protein:
4.77 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
20.16 g
Water:
71.33 g
Other:
1.39 g
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
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Water
+1109%
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Protein
+88.7%
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Fats
+48.9%
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Carbs
+297.3%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-27.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+16.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+87.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.291 g
Saturated Fat:
0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.11 g
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Saturated Fat
-27.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+16.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+87.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 18.86g | 76.3g | |
Protein | 4.77g | 9g | |
Fats | 2.35g | 3.5g | |
Carbs | 20.16g | 80.1g | |
Calories | 121kcal | 380kcal | |
Starch | 16.73g | ||
Fructose | 0.33g | ||
Sugar | 2.63g | ||
Fiber | 1.3g | 3.8g | |
Calcium | 21mg | 11mg | |
Iron | 1.07mg | 1.14mg | |
Magnesium | 14mg | 151mg | |
Phosphorus | 45mg | 380mg | |
Potassium | 105mg | 299mg | |
Sodium | 430mg | 116mg | |
Zinc | 0.36mg | 2.5mg | |
Copper | 0.064mg | 0.38mg | |
Manganese | 0.24mg | 6.18mg | |
Selenium | 11.7µg | 16.4µg | |
Vitamin A | 179IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 9µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.3mg | ||
Vitamin D | 4IU | ||
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | ||
Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.056mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.103mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 8.096mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 1.16mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 0.13mg | |
Folate | 28µg | 21µg | |
Vitamin K | 12.7µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.125mg | ||
Threonine | 0.34mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.358mg | ||
Leucine | 0.638mg | ||
Lysine | 0.414mg | ||
Methionine | 0.152mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | ||
Valine | 0.489mg | ||
Histidine | 0.218mg | ||
Trans Fat | 0.008g | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.464g | 0.64g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.592g | 1.11g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 1.11g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | ||
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | ||
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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.