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Lo mein vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lo mein and Chinese fried rice?

  • Lo mein is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Folate, and Iron, yet Chinese fried rice is higher in Manganese.
  • Lo mein has 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Chinese fried rice. While Lo mein has 0.124mg of Vitamin B2, Chinese fried rice has only 0.026mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Chinese fried rice is lower.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat 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.
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +62.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains more Selenium +41%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +48.4%
Contains more Manganese +80.4%
Equal in Sodium - 387
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 22% 7% 51% 20% 32% 57% 46%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +62.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains more Selenium +41%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +48.4%
Contains more Manganese +80.4%
Equal in Sodium - 387

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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Contains more Vitamin E +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.5%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +353.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +123.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 3% 0% 13% 4% 6% 12% 0% 8% 5% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.5%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +353.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +123.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.8%
Contains more Water +20.7%
Contains more Other +25.2%
Contains more Fats +26%
Contains more Carbs +62.6%
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
Contains more Protein +17.8%
Contains more Water +20.7%
Contains more Other +25.2%
Contains more Fats +26%
Contains more Carbs +62.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.649
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.649

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +340.5%
Contains more Glucose +184.6%
Contains more Fructose +560%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +84.1%
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
98%
Starch: 30.8 g
Sucrose: 0.37 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +340.5%
Contains more Glucose +184.6%
Contains more Fructose +560%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +84.1%

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 fried rice
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Chinese fried rice Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 31.69g Chinese fried rice
Protein 4.77g 4.05g Lo mein
Fats 2.35g 2.96g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 20.16g 32.79g Chinese fried rice
Calories 121kcal 174kcal Chinese fried rice
Starch 16.73g 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Fructose 0.33g 0.05g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 0.56g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1.3g 1.1g Lo mein
Calcium 21mg 12mg Lo mein
Iron 1.07mg 0.66mg Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 10mg Lo mein
Phosphorus 45mg 51mg Chinese fried rice
Potassium 105mg 76mg Lo mein
Sodium 430mg 387mg Chinese fried rice
Zinc 0.36mg 0.72mg Chinese fried rice
Copper 0.064mg 0.095mg Chinese fried rice
Manganese 0.24mg 0.433mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 11.7µg 8.3µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 279IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 22µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.13mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3.8mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.015mg Lo mein
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.026mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 0.637mg Lo mein
Vitamin B5 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.032mg Lo mein
Folate 28µg 6µg Lo mein
Vitamin K 12.7µg 2.8µg Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.052mg Chinese fried rice
Threonine 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Isoleucine 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Leucine 0.335mg Chinese fried rice
Lysine 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Methionine 0.114mg Chinese fried rice
Phenylalanine 0.225mg Chinese fried rice
Valine 0.251mg Chinese fried rice
Histidine 0.094mg Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.011g Lo mein
Saturated Fat 0.464g 0.54g Lo mein
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 0.649g Chinese fried rice
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 1.111g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g 0.981g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.002g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g 0.111g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Chinese fried rice
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
14%
Lo mein
6%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
27%
Chinese fried rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lo mein
Lo mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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 fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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