Lo mein vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lo mein and Pilaf?

Pilaf is richer than Lo mein in Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper.
Pilaf's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 46% more.
The amount of Sodium in Lo mein is lower.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared types 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

Pilaf

Contains less Sodium -67%

Contains more Calcium +295.2%

Contains more Iron +128%

Contains more Magnesium +128.6%

Contains more Phosphorus +242.2%

Contains more Potassium +79%

Contains more Zinc +180.6%

Contains more Copper +159.4%

Contains more Manganese +267.5%

Contains more Selenium +176.9%

Lo mein

Pilaf

Contains less Sodium -67%

Contains more Calcium +295.2%

Contains more Iron +128%

Contains more Magnesium +128.6%

Contains more Phosphorus +242.2%

Contains more Potassium +79%

Contains more Zinc +180.6%

Contains more Copper +159.4%

Contains more Manganese +267.5%

Contains more Selenium +176.9%

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

Pilaf

Contains more Vitamin A +1178.6%

Contains more Vitamin E +650%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%

Contains more Vitamin K +2440%

Contains more Vitamin C +141.2%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1183%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +656.4%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.8%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +488.2%

Contains more Folate +657.1%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Lo mein

Pilaf

Contains more Vitamin A +1178.6%

Contains more Vitamin E +650%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%

Contains more Vitamin K +2440%

Contains more Vitamin C +141.2%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1183%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +656.4%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.8%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +488.2%

Contains more Folate +657.1%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lo mein

Pilaf

Contains more Fats +71.5%

Contains more Water +787.2%

Contains more Protein +118.4%

Contains more Carbs +278.5%

Contains more Other +177.7%

Lo mein

Protein: 4.77 g

Fats: 2.35 g

Carbs: 20.16 g

Water: 71.33 g

Other: 1.39 g

Pilaf

Protein: 10.42 g

Fats: 1.37 g

Carbs: 76.31 g

Water: 8.04 g

Other: 3.86 g

Contains more Fats +71.5%

Contains more Water +787.2%

Contains more Protein +118.4%

Contains more Carbs +278.5%

Contains more Other +177.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lo mein

Pilaf

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.4%

Contains less Saturated Fat -33.8%

Lo mein

Saturated Fat: 0.464 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g

Pilaf

Saturated Fat: 0.307 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.4%

Contains less Saturated Fat -33.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lo mein

Pilaf

Contains more Sucrose +443.3%

Contains more Glucose +270%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Starch +325.8%

Contains more Maltose +276.7%

Lo mein

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

Pilaf

Starch: 71.23 g

Sucrose: 0.3 g

Glucose: 0.1 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 1.13 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Sucrose +443.3%

Contains more Glucose +270%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Starch +325.8%

Contains more Maltose +276.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	18.86g	75.11g
Protein	4.77g	10.42g
Fats	2.35g	1.37g
Carbs	20.16g	76.31g
Calories	121kcal	359kcal
Starch	16.73g	71.23g
Fructose	0.33g	0g
Sugar	2.63g	1.53g
Fiber	1.3g	1.2g
Calcium	21mg	83mg
Iron	1.07mg	2.44mg
Magnesium	14mg	32mg
Phosphorus	45mg	154mg
Potassium	105mg	188mg
Sodium	430mg	1303mg
Zinc	0.36mg	1.01mg
Copper	0.064mg	0.166mg
Manganese	0.24mg	0.882mg
Selenium	11.7µg	32.4µg
Vitamin A	179IU	14IU
Vitamin A RAE	9µg	4µg
Vitamin E	0.3mg	0.04mg
Vitamin D	4IU	0IU
Vitamin D	0.1µg	0µg
Vitamin C	1.7mg	4.1mg
Vitamin B1	0.047mg	0.603mg
Vitamin B2	0.124mg	0.087mg
Vitamin B3	0.81mg	6.127mg
Vitamin B5	0.27mg	0.715mg
Vitamin B6	0.068mg	0.4mg
Folate	28µg	212µg
Vitamin B12	0µg	0.02µg
Vitamin K	12.7µg	0.5µg
Tryptophan		0.086mg
Threonine		0.221mg
Isoleucine		0.279mg
Leucine		0.523mg
Lysine		0.189mg
Methionine		0.145mg
Phenylalanine		0.32mg
Valine		0.374mg
Histidine		0.15mg
Cholesterol	0mg	1mg
Trans Fat	0.008g	0g
Saturated Fat	0.464g	0.307g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.592g	0.373g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.291g	0.377g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.001g	0g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	1.134g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.004g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.141g

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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%

50%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

27%

77%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.157g)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals

Which food contains less Sodium?

Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 873mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.

Lo mein vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

What are the differences between Lo mein and Pilaf?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Comparison summary

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