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Lo mein vs. Ravioli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lo mein and Ravioli

  • Lo mein is richer in Selenium, Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Ravioli is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Lo mein is 15% higher.
  • Lo mein contains 7 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Ravioli. Lo mein contains 1.291g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Ravioli contains 0.182g.
  • Ravioli contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned.

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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 11% 9.9% 20% 28% 47% 9.8% 21% 40% 23% 19%
Contains more IronIron +44.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +234.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.36mg

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 0% 12% 17% 0% 19% 18% 20% 16% 24% 3.8% 5.8% 15% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +452.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.272mg
~equal in Choline ~9.5mg

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
2% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.48 g
Fats: 1.45 g
Carbs: 13.64 g
Water: 80.91 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.3%
Contains more FatsFats +62.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.8%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%
~equal in Other ~1.52g

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
55% 32% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.182 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +41.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +609.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Ravioli Opinion
Calories 121kcal 77kcal Lo mein
Protein 4.77g 2.48g Lo mein
Fats 2.35g 1.45g Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lo mein
Net carbs 18.86g 12.34g Lo mein
Carbs 20.16g 13.64g Lo mein
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Ravioli
Calcium 21mg 33mg Ravioli
Potassium 105mg 232mg Ravioli
Iron 1.07mg 0.74mg Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 3.72g Lo mein
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Copper 0.064mg 0.142mg Ravioli
Zinc 0.36mg 0.36mg
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Phosphorus 45mg 50mg Ravioli
Sodium 430mg 306mg Ravioli
Vitamin A 179IU 207IU Ravioli
Vitamin A 9µg 10µg Ravioli
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.85mg Ravioli
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 0.176mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg 3.5µg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.074mg Ravioli
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.08mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 1.06mg Ravioli
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.272mg Ravioli
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.102mg Ravioli
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.03µg Ravioli
Vitamin K 12.7µg 2.3µg Lo mein
Folate 28µg 20µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g Ravioli
Choline 8.9mg 9.5mg Ravioli
Saturated Fat 0.464g 0.723g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 0.418g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.182g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g 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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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Ravioli
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
12%
Ravioli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
23%
Ravioli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ravioli
Ravioli contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Lo mein
Lo mein is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
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. Ravioli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173328/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.