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Lo mein vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lo mein and Lasagne

  • Lo mein has less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Lasagne's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 14% more.
  • Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared.

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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
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Iron +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +24.4%
Contains more Calcium +319%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.6%
Contains more Potassium +86.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
Contains more Zinc +141.7%
Contains more Copper +40.6%
Contains more Selenium +35.9%
Lo mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Lasagne
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +24.4%
Contains more Calcium +319%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.6%
Contains more Potassium +86.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
Contains more Zinc +141.7%
Contains more Copper +40.6%
Contains more Selenium +35.9%

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
:
8
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Lasagne
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
2
:
3
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Contains more Fats +109.4%
Contains more Other +12.9%
Equal in Water - 70.87
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
Lasagne
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Contains more Fats +109.4%
Contains more Other +12.9%
Equal in Water - 70.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
2
:
1
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197%
Lo mein
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Lasagne
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
3
:
3
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Starch +70.2%
Contains more Sucrose +201.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +151.4%
Contains more Fructose +215.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
Lasagne
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +70.2%
Contains more Sucrose +201.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +151.4%
Contains more Fructose +215.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Lasagne
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 13.66g Lo mein
Protein 4.77g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 2.35g 4.92g Lasagne
Carbs 20.16g 15.36g Lo mein
Calories 121kcal 135kcal Lasagne
Starch 16.73g 9.83g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 2.63g 3.11g Lo mein
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g Lasagne
Calcium 21mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 1.07mg 0.71mg Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 20mg Lasagne
Phosphorus 45mg 115mg Lasagne
Potassium 105mg 196mg Lasagne
Sodium 430mg 373mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.36mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Copper 0.064mg 0.09mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.24mg 0.193mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 179IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 4IU 1IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.074mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 1.528mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.122mg Lasagne
Folate 28µg 24µg Lo mein
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 12.7µg 7µg Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.196g Lo mein
Saturated Fat 0.464g 2.348g Lo mein
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.433g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g 0.322g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g 0.026g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Lasagne
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
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.884g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lo mein
Lo mein is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.