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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.
Lo mein
Lo mein
3
:
7
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +114%
Contains more Potassium +138.6%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Copper +56.3%
Contains more Manganese +34.2%
Contains more Selenium +125.6%
Lo mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Spaghetti
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +114%
Contains more Potassium +138.6%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Copper +56.3%
Contains more Manganese +34.2%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Lo mein
Lo mein
11
:
0
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.8%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Lo mein
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 6% 3% 6% 12% 29% 16% 17% 16% 22% 0% 32%
Spaghetti
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.8%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
3
:
2
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Fats +152.7%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Other +396.4%
Contains more Protein +21.6%
Contains more Carbs +53.1%
Lo mein
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
Spaghetti
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Fats +152.7%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Other +396.4%
Contains more Protein +21.6%
Contains more Carbs +53.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
2
:
1
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +351.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +296%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Lo mein
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Spaghetti
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +351.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +296%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
3
:
2
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Sucrose +1711.1%
Contains more Glucose +825%
Contains more Fructose +1000%
Contains more Starch +55.5%
Contains more Maltose +33.3%
Lo mein
86% 8% 2% 2%
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
Spaghetti
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +1711.1%
Contains more Glucose +825%
Contains more Fructose +1000%
Contains more Starch +55.5%
Contains more Maltose +33.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 29.06g Spaghetti
Protein 4.77g 5.8g Spaghetti
Fats 2.35g 0.93g Lo mein
Carbs 20.16g 30.86g Spaghetti
Calories 121kcal 158kcal Spaghetti
Starch 16.73g 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.33g 0.03g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 0.56g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Spaghetti
Calcium 21mg 7mg Lo mein
Iron 1.07mg 0.5mg Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Spaghetti
Phosphorus 45mg 58mg Spaghetti
Potassium 105mg 44mg Lo mein
Sodium 430mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.36mg 0.51mg Spaghetti
Copper 0.064mg 0.1mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.24mg 0.322mg Spaghetti
Selenium 11.7µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 179IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.06mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.02mg Lo mein
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.02mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 0.4mg Lo mein
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.112mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.049mg Lo mein
Folate 28µg 7µg Lo mein
Vitamin K 12.7µg 0µg Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg Spaghetti
Trans Fat 0.008g 0g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.464g 0.176g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 0.131g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.326g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g 0.024g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Spaghetti
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Lo mein
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.288g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Lo mein
Lo mein is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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 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.

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.