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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.
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 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more IronIron +50.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +319%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 8.3% 26% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +81.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +160.7%

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
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 CarbsCarbs +31.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.6%
Contains more FatsFats +109.4%
Contains more OtherOther +12.9%
~equal in Water ~70.87g

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
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +197%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch +70.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +201.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +151.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +215.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 121kcal 135kcal Lasagne
Protein 4.77g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 2.35g 4.92g Lasagne
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Net carbs 18.86g 13.66g Lo mein
Carbs 20.16g 15.36g Lo mein
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU 1IU Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 20mg Lasagne
Calcium 21mg 88mg Lasagne
Potassium 105mg 196mg Lasagne
Iron 1.07mg 0.71mg Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 3.11g Lo mein
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g Lasagne
Copper 0.064mg 0.09mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.36mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Starch 16.73g 9.83g Lo mein
Phosphorus 45mg 115mg Lasagne
Sodium 430mg 373mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 179IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 9µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 0.193mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg 15.9µg 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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 12.7µg 7µg Lo mein
Folate 28µg 24µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.196g Lo mein
Choline 8.9mg 23.2mg Lasagne
Saturated Fat 0.464g 2.348g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.433g 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
Fructose 0.33g 1.04g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g 0.026g Lo mein
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g 0.322g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Lasagne
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
19%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
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.