Lo mein vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between lo mein and spanish rice
- Lo mein has more selenium; however, spanish rice has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, folate, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Spanish rice's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 11% more.
- Lo mein has 2 times more selenium than spanish rice. Lo mein has 11.7µg of selenium, while spanish rice has 7.4µg.
- Lo mein is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -18.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.5% |
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 | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +289.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +193.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +78.6% |
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:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
Other:
1.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.5% |
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
1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.317 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +155.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +79.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
27.55 g
Sucrose:
0.38 g
Glucose:
0.5 g
Fructose:
0.42 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +328.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +64.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +35.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +27.3% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.183mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 2.378mg | 10% |
| Phenylalanine | 153mg | 9% | |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 7.4µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 2.317g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.24mg | 0.39mg | 7% |
| Folate | 28µg | 50µg | 6% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 5.29g | 5% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 27.55g | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.16g | 31.16g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.074mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 528mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 0.415mg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.77g | 3.28g | 3% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 185kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 57mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.592g | 1.511g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.464g | 1.005g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 0.082mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.86g | 29.96g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 116mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.2g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 13µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 9.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.42g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g | 0.238g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | 2.052g | 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spanish rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.541g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 ($)