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Lo mein vs. Chinese egg rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lo mein and Chinese egg rolls?

  • Lo mein is richer in Selenium, yet Chinese egg rolls are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Chinese egg rolls' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 39% higher.
  • Lo mein contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted 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.
Lo mein
Lo mein
2
:
8
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +90.5%
Contains more Iron +31.8%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +72.2%
Contains more Copper +131.3%
Equal in Sodium - 468
Equal in Manganese - 0.245
Lo mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Chinese egg rolls
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 53% 13% 37% 15% 62% 17% 50% 32% 0%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +90.5%
Contains more Iron +31.8%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +72.2%
Contains more Copper +131.3%
Equal in Sodium - 468
Equal in Manganese - 0.245

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
Lo mein
6
:
6
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +251.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +363.8%
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%
Chinese egg rolls
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% 42% 18% 52% 23% 39% 0% 56% 148%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +251.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +363.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
1
:
4
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls
Contains more Water +41%
Contains more Protein +73.6%
Contains more Fats +408.1%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +36%
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
Chinese egg rolls
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
Contains more Water +41%
Contains more Protein +73.6%
Contains more Fats +408.1%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +36%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
1
:
2
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +412.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +333.8%
Lo mein
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Chinese egg rolls
20% 28% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.601 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +412.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +333.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
1
:
4
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls
Contains more Sucrose +213.5%
Contains more Starch +18.4%
Contains more Glucose +278.4%
Contains more Fructose +121.2%
Contains more Maltose +280%
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
Chinese egg rolls
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
Contains more Sucrose +213.5%
Contains more Starch +18.4%
Contains more Glucose +278.4%
Contains more Fructose +121.2%
Contains more Maltose +280%

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 Chinese egg rolls
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Lo mein Chinese egg rolls Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 24.69g Chinese egg rolls
Protein 4.77g 8.28g Chinese egg rolls
Fats 2.35g 11.94g Chinese egg rolls
Carbs 20.16g 27.29g Chinese egg rolls
Calories 121kcal 250kcal Chinese egg rolls
Starch 16.73g 19.8g Chinese egg rolls
Fructose 0.33g 0.73g Chinese egg rolls
Sugar 2.63g Chinese egg rolls
Fiber 1.3g 2.6g Chinese egg rolls
Calcium 21mg 40mg Chinese egg rolls
Iron 1.07mg 1.41mg Chinese egg rolls
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Chinese egg rolls
Phosphorus 45mg 85mg Chinese egg rolls
Potassium 105mg 165mg Chinese egg rolls
Sodium 430mg 468mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.36mg 0.62mg Chinese egg rolls
Copper 0.064mg 0.148mg Chinese egg rolls
Manganese 0.24mg 0.245mg Chinese egg rolls
Selenium 11.7µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.165mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.077mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 2.725mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.38mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.167mg Chinese egg rolls
Folate 28µg Lo mein
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.44µg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin K 12.7µg 58.9µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.103g Lo mein
Saturated Fat 0.464g 2.116g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 3.036g Chinese egg rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 5.601g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g 4.871g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.02g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g 0.636g Chinese egg rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Chinese egg rolls
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Lo mein
31%
Chinese egg rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
29%
Chinese egg rolls

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Lo mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167677/nutrients
  2. Chinese egg rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167667/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.