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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 12% 15% 53% 49% 17% 36% 61% 32% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 6.3% 9.3% 40% 21% 9.8% 19% 56% 31% 64%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.1%
Contains more IronIron +31.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +131.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~430mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.24mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 18% 51% 23% 39% 55% 147% 0% 9.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 11% 6% 3% 12% 29% 15% 16% 16% 0% 32% 21% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +251.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +363.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +73.6%
Contains more FatsFats +408.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.4%
Contains more OtherOther +36%
Contains more WaterWater +41%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +18.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +278.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +121.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +280%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +213.5%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 250kcal 121kcal Chinese egg rolls
Protein 8.28g 4.77g Chinese egg rolls
Fats 11.94g 2.35g Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Net carbs 24.69g 18.86g Chinese egg rolls
Carbs 27.29g 20.16g Chinese egg rolls
Cholesterol 16mg 0mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Chinese egg rolls
Calcium 40mg 21mg Chinese egg rolls
Potassium 165mg 105mg Chinese egg rolls
Iron 1.41mg 1.07mg Chinese egg rolls
Sugar 2.63g Chinese egg rolls
Fiber 2.6g 1.3g Chinese egg rolls
Copper 0.148mg 0.064mg Chinese egg rolls
Zinc 0.62mg 0.36mg Chinese egg rolls
Starch 19.8g 16.73g Chinese egg rolls
Phosphorus 85mg 45mg Chinese egg rolls
Sodium 468mg 430mg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.245mg 0.24mg Chinese egg rolls
Selenium 0µg 11.7µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 0µg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin K 58.9µg 12.7µg Chinese egg rolls
Folate 28µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.103g 0.008g Lo mein
Choline 17.9mg 8.9mg Chinese egg rolls
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
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
Fructose 0.73g 0.33g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.636g 0.141g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g 0.004g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese egg rolls Lo mein
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
29%
Chinese egg rolls
13%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chinese egg rolls
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
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.