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.
| 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% |
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 | +∞% |
| 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% |
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:
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% |
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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
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.24mg | 6.18mg | 258% |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 380mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 8.096mg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.38mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 151mg | 33% |
| Carbs | 20.16g | 80.1g | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 2.5mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 1.16mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 116mg | 14% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 380kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 11% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.8g | 10% |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 16.4µg | 9% |
| Protein | 4.77g | 9g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 7% | |
| Potassium | 105mg | 299mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Folate | 28µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.103mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 2.35g | 3.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.592g | 1.11g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.464g | 0.64g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 1.11g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Calcium | 21mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.86g | 76.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.63g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.34mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.414mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.489mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.218mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | N/A |
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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
12%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)