Lo mein vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between lo mein and penne
- Lo mein has more polyunsaturated fat, while penne has more phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and fiber.
- Penne contains 3 times less polyunsaturated fat than lo mein. Lo mein contains 1.291g of polyunsaturated fat, while penne contains 0.4g.
- The amount of sodium in penne is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.
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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 IronIron | +33.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +323.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +205.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +162.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +222.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 11.7µg | 21% | |
| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 10% | |
| Manganese | 0.24mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 118mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.464g | 2.3g | 8% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 248mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 28µg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 1.1mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 7% | |
| Calcium | 21mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.7g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 0.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 4g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 4.77g | 5.7g | 2% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 20.16g | 16.8g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.592g | 1g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 122mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 126kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.86g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.836g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lo mein is relatively richer in vitamins
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.