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 for 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.
| 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% |
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 | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 430mg | 1855mg | 62% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 4.11mg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 0.464g | 8.117g | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.448mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 5.401mg | 29% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 17.59g | 23% |
| Folate | 28µg | 116µg | 22% |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 23.1µg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.24mg | 0.63mg | 17% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 55.97g | 16% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 440kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2.44mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.592g | 6.156g | 14% |
| Carbs | 20.16g | 60.26g | 13% |
| Protein | 4.77g | 10.17g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.255mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 115mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.25µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.126mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 2.198g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.9g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 0.438mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 8.9µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 0.038mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 181mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 5.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.86g | 57.36g | N/A |
| Calcium | 21mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 1.98g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | 0.065g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | 2.076g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.77 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
20.16 g
Water:
71.33 g
Other:
1.39 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.464 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
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
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
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% |
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