Lo mein vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lo mein and arborio rice different?
- Lo mein is richer in vitamin B2, selenium, and polyunsaturated fat, while arborio rice is higher in vitamin B1, folate, and manganese.
- Lo mein covers your daily need for sodium, 19% more than arborio rice.
- Lo mein contains 26 times more polyunsaturated fat than arborio rice. Lo mein contains 1.291g of polyunsaturated fat, while arborio rice contains 0.05g.
- Arborio rice is lower in sodium.
Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +303.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +675% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +248.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +110.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.77 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
20.16 g
Water:
71.33 g
Other:
1.39 g
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1136.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +631.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.5% |
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Water
~68.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.464 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +920.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2482% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 121kcal | 130kcal |
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| Protein | 4.77g | 2.36g |
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| Fats | 2.35g | 0.19g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.86g | 28.73g |
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| Carbs | 20.16g | 28.73g |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 21mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 105mg | 26mg |
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| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.46mg |
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| Sugar | 2.63g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.072mg |
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| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.4mg |
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| Starch | 16.73g |
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| Phosphorus | 45mg | 33mg |
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| Sodium | 430mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 179IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.24mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 11.7µg | 7.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.164mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 1.493mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin K | 12.7µg |
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| Folate | 28µg | 59µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.008g |
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| Choline | 8.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.464g | 0.051g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.592g | 0.058g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.102mg |
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| Leucine | 0.195mg |
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| Lysine | 0.085mg |
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| Methionine | 0.056mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.126mg |
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| Valine | 0.144mg |
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| Histidine | 0.056mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
13%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Lo mein is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lo mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.413g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.