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Lo mein vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lo mein and Chow mein different?

  • Chow mein is higher than Lo mein in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Copper.
  • Chow mein covers your daily need of Selenium 57% more than Lo mein.
  • Lo mein is lower in Sodium.

Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Noodles, chinese, chow mein 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.
Lo mein
Lo mein
3
:
7
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains less Sodium -63.4%
Contains more Iron +342.1%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.8%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +288.9%
Contains more Copper +160.9%
Contains more Selenium +267.5%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Lo mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Chow mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 178% 38% 69% 11% 154% 39% 56% 0% 235%
Contains less Sodium -63.4%
Contains more Iron +342.1%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.8%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +288.9%
Contains more Copper +160.9%
Contains more Selenium +267.5%
Equal in Calcium - 20

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
4
:
7
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +807.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1129.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +634.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.8%
Contains more Folate +278.6%
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%
Chow mein
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 46% 0% 0% 145% 98% 112% 32% 26% 80% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +807.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1129.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +634.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.8%
Contains more Folate +278.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
1
:
4
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Water +5944.9%
Contains more Protein +70%
Contains more Fats +556.6%
Contains more Carbs +261.1%
Contains more Other +78.4%
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
Chow mein
8% 15% 73% 2%
Protein: 8.11 g
Fats: 15.43 g
Carbs: 72.8 g
Water: 1.18 g
Other: 2.48 g
Contains more Water +5944.9%
Contains more Protein +70%
Contains more Fats +556.6%
Contains more Carbs +261.1%
Contains more Other +78.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
1
:
2
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1408.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.6%
Lo mein
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Chow mein
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.571 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1408.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.6%

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 Chow mein
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Chow mein Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 69.1g Chow mein
Protein 4.77g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 2.35g 15.43g Chow mein
Carbs 20.16g 72.8g Chow mein
Calories 121kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 5.71g Lo mein
Fiber 1.3g 3.7g Chow mein
Calcium 21mg 20mg Lo mein
Iron 1.07mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Magnesium 14mg 52mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 45mg 161mg Chow mein
Potassium 105mg 120mg Chow mein
Sodium 430mg 1174mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.36mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Copper 0.064mg 0.167mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 179IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.11mg Chow mein
Folate 28µg 106µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 12.7µg 1.4µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.8g Lo mein
Saturated Fat 0.464g 2.229g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 3.571g Chow mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Chow 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
14%
Lo mein
45%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 744mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.765g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chow mein
Chow mein is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chow mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168905/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.