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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.
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%
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +295.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79%
Contains more IronIron +128%
Contains more CopperCopper +159.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +180.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +242.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +267.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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%
Pilaf
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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 14% 0.84% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1178.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2440%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1183%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +656.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +657.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +96.6%

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
Pilaf
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10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +71.5%
Contains more WaterWater +787.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +278.5%
Contains more OtherOther +177.7%

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
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +58.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +242.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.8%

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
Pilaf
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98%
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 SucroseSucrose +443.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +270%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +325.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +276.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Pilaf
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Pilaf Opinion
Calories 121kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Protein 4.77g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 2.35g 1.37g Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Net carbs 18.86g 75.11g Pilaf
Carbs 20.16g 76.31g Pilaf
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 32mg Pilaf
Calcium 21mg 83mg Pilaf
Potassium 105mg 188mg Pilaf
Iron 1.07mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Sugar 2.63g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 1.3g 1.2g Lo mein
Copper 0.064mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Zinc 0.36mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Starch 16.73g 71.23g Pilaf
Phosphorus 45mg 154mg Pilaf
Sodium 430mg 1303mg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 14IU Lo mein
Vitamin A 9µg 4µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.04mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 11.7µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.087mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 12.7µg 0.5µg Lo mein
Folate 28µg 212µg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0.008g 0g Pilaf
Choline 8.9mg 17.5mg Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.464g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 0.373g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.377g Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Fructose 0.33g 0g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Pilaf
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
47%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 873mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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