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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 6.3% 9.3% 40% 21% 9.8% 19% 56% 31% 64%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 6% 11% 177% 56% 38% 69% 153% 0% 235%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +271.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +342.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +160.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +288.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +257.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +267.5%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 11% 6% 3% 12% 29% 15% 16% 16% 0% 32% 21% 4.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 46% 0% 145% 97% 112% 32% 25% 0% 3.5% 80% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +807.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1129.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +634.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +278.6%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~8.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
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 WaterWater +5944.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +70%
Contains more FatsFats +556.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +261.1%
Contains more OtherOther +78.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.571 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1408.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 121kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Protein 4.77g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 2.35g 15.43g Chow mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lo mein
Net carbs 18.86g 69.1g Chow mein
Carbs 20.16g 72.8g Chow mein
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 52mg Chow mein
Calcium 21mg 20mg Lo mein
Potassium 105mg 120mg Chow mein
Iron 1.07mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Sugar 2.63g 5.71g Lo mein
Fiber 1.3g 3.7g Chow mein
Copper 0.064mg 0.167mg Chow mein
Zinc 0.36mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Phosphorus 45mg 161mg Chow mein
Sodium 430mg 1174mg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg 43µg Chow 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
Vitamin K 12.7µg 1.4µg Lo mein
Folate 28µg 106µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.8g Lo mein
Choline 8.9mg 8.7mg 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
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Chow mein
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Lo mein
42%
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?
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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.