Lo mein vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lo mein and spaghetti?
- Lo mein is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B2, iron, folate, and polyunsaturated fat, yet spaghetti is richer in selenium.
- Spaghetti's daily need coverage for selenium is 27% higher.
- Spaghetti contains less sodium.
We used Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt types in this comparison.
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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 | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +138.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125.6% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +135% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +520% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +102.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +39.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +152.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +396.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +351.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +296% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1711.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +825% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1000% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +55.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +33.3% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 11.7µg | 26.4µg | 27% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 1mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.02mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.5mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 0.326g | 6% |
| Folate | 28µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 20.16g | 30.86g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.24mg | 0.322mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 26.01g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 0.112mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.77g | 5.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 158kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 0.93g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.464g | 0.176g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.592g | 0.131g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.51mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.86g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 6.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g | 0.024g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.288g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Lo mein is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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 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.