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Lasagne vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lasagne and Lo mein

  • Lo mein has less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Lasagne's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 14% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat.

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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.
Lasagne
Lasagne
8
:
2
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Calcium +319%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.6%
Contains more Potassium +86.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
Contains more Zinc +141.7%
Contains more Copper +40.6%
Contains more Selenium +35.9%
Contains more Iron +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +24.4%
Lasagne
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Lo mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Contains more Calcium +319%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.6%
Contains more Potassium +86.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
Contains more Zinc +141.7%
Contains more Copper +40.6%
Contains more Selenium +35.9%
Contains more Iron +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +24.4%

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.
Lasagne
Lasagne
8
:
4
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Vitamin A +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +81.4%
Lasagne
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Lo mein
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 A +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +81.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
3
:
2
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Contains more Fats +109.4%
Contains more Other +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Equal in Water - 71.33
Lasagne
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Lo mein
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 +52.6%
Contains more Fats +109.4%
Contains more Other +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Equal in Water - 71.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
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2
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.2%
Lasagne
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Lo mein
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
3
:
3
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Glucose +151.4%
Contains more Fructose +215.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +70.2%
Contains more Sucrose +201.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Lasagne
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Lo mein
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 Glucose +151.4%
Contains more Fructose +215.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +70.2%
Contains more Sucrose +201.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 18.86g Lo mein
Protein 7.28g 4.77g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 2.35g Lasagne
Carbs 15.36g 20.16g Lo mein
Calories 135kcal 121kcal Lasagne
Starch 9.83g 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 1.04g 0.33g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g 2.63g Lo mein
Fiber 1.7g 1.3g Lasagne
Calcium 88mg 21mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 1.07mg Lo mein
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Lasagne
Phosphorus 115mg 45mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 105mg Lasagne
Sodium 373mg 430mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.87mg 0.36mg Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.064mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.193mg 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 15.9µg 11.7µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 179IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 9µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.3mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 2.5mg 1.7mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.047mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.124mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.81mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.27mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.068mg Lasagne
Folate 24µg 28µg Lo mein
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 12.7µg Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.196g 0.008g Lo mein
Saturated Fat 2.348g 0.464g Lo mein
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 0.592g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 1.291g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 1.134g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.141g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Lo mein
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
20%
Lasagne
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.884g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lo mein
Lo mein is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.