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Lo mein vs. Ramen noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lo mein and Ramen noodle soup different?

  • Ramen noodle soup is higher than Lo mein in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B12.
  • Ramen noodle soup covers your daily need of Sodium 62% more than Lo mein.
  • Lo mein is lower in Sodium.

Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry types were used 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 6.3% 16% 154% 42% 16% 49% 242% 82% 126%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.4%
Contains more IronIron +284.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +162.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.4%
~equal in Calcium ~21mg

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 1% 0.72% 49% 0% 112% 59% 101% 26% 8.8% 31% 22% 87% 3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1391.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +42.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +853.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +566.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +314.3%

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
10% 18% 60% 7% 5%
Protein: 10.17 g
Fats: 17.59 g
Carbs: 60.26 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more WaterWater +994%
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.2%
Contains more FatsFats +648.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +198.9%
Contains more OtherOther +292.8%

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
49% 37% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +939.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.3%

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
97% 2%
Starch: 55.97 g
Sucrose: 1.43 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.56 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +14%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +234.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +86.7%
~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 Ramen noodle soup
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Ramen noodle soup Opinion
Calories 121kcal 440kcal Ramen noodle soup
Protein 4.77g 10.17g Ramen noodle soup
Fats 2.35g 17.59g Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.3mg Lo mein
Net carbs 18.86g 57.36g Ramen noodle soup
Carbs 20.16g 60.26g Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 25mg Ramen noodle soup
Calcium 21mg 21mg
Potassium 105mg 181mg Ramen noodle soup
Iron 1.07mg 4.11mg Ramen noodle soup
Sugar 2.63g 1.98g Ramen noodle soup
Fiber 1.3g 2.9g Ramen noodle soup
Copper 0.064mg 0.126mg Ramen noodle soup
Zinc 0.36mg 0.6mg Ramen noodle soup
Starch 16.73g 55.97g Ramen noodle soup
Phosphorus 45mg 115mg Ramen noodle soup
Sodium 430mg 1855mg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 12IU Lo mein
Vitamin A 9µg 1µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2.44mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 0.63mg Ramen noodle soup
Selenium 11.7µg 23.1µg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.448mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.255mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 5.401mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.438mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.038mg Lo mein
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin K 12.7µg 8.9µg Lo mein
Folate 28µg 116µg Ramen noodle soup
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.065g Lo mein
Choline 8.9mg 5.5mg Lo mein
Saturated Fat 0.464g 8.117g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 6.156g Ramen noodle soup
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 2.198g Ramen noodle soup
Fructose 0.33g 0g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g 0.056g Lo mein
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.006g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g 2.076g Ramen noodle soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Ramen noodle soup
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
39%
Ramen noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
75%
Ramen noodle soup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 1425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.653g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Ramen noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171177/nutrients

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

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