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Lo mein vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lo mein and Rice cakes?

  • Rice cakes are richer than Lo mein in Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Selenium.
  • Rice cakes' daily need coverage for Manganese is 258% more.
  • Lo mein has 4 times more Sodium than Rice cakes. While Lo mein has 430mg of Sodium, Rice cakes have only 116mg.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +978.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +493.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +594.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +744.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2475%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.2%
~equal in Iron ~1.14mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +899.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.2%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +1109%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.7%
Contains more FatsFats +48.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +297.3%
~equal in Other ~1.5g

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
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +87.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Rice cakes Opinion
Calories 121kcal 380kcal Rice cakes
Protein 4.77g 9g Rice cakes
Fats 2.35g 3.5g Rice cakes
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lo mein
Net carbs 18.86g 76.3g Rice cakes
Carbs 20.16g 80.1g Rice cakes
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 151mg Rice cakes
Calcium 21mg 11mg Lo mein
Potassium 105mg 299mg Rice cakes
Iron 1.07mg 1.14mg Rice cakes
Sugar 2.63g Rice cakes
Fiber 1.3g 3.8g Rice cakes
Copper 0.064mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Zinc 0.36mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Phosphorus 45mg 380mg Rice cakes
Sodium 430mg 116mg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 179IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 11.7µg 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.056mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.103mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.13mg Rice cakes
Vitamin K 12.7µg Lo mein
Folate 28µg 21µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g Rice cakes
Choline 8.9mg Lo mein
Saturated Fat 0.464g 0.64g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 1.11g Rice cakes
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 1.11g Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg Rice cakes
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 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 Rice cakes
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
23%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lo mein
Lo mein is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.