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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.
Lo mein
Lo mein
4
:
6
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains less Sodium -18.6%
Contains more Selenium +58.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +62.5%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Iron - 1.15
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Copper - 0.065
Lo mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Spanish rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 44% 10% 25% 11% 69% 14% 22% 51% 41%
Contains less Sodium -18.6%
Contains more Selenium +58.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +62.5%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Iron - 1.15
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Copper - 0.065

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
4
:
8
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Vitamin A +79%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +289.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Folate +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 13
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%
Spanish rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 12% 0% 1% 46% 18% 45% 25% 19% 38% 10% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +79%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +289.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Folate +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
2
:
3
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Protein +45.4%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Fats +125.1%
Contains more Carbs +54.6%
Contains more Other +24.5%
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
Spanish rice
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Contains more Protein +45.4%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Fats +125.1%
Contains more Carbs +54.6%
Contains more Other +24.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
1
:
2
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.5%
Lo mein
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Spanish rice
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.317 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
2
:
3
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Sucrose +328.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +64.7%
Contains more Glucose +35.1%
Contains more Fructose +27.3%
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
Spanish rice
95% 2%
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 Sucrose +328.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +64.7%
Contains more Glucose +35.1%
Contains more Fructose +27.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Spanish rice Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 29.96g Spanish rice
Protein 4.77g 3.28g Lo mein
Fats 2.35g 5.29g Spanish rice
Carbs 20.16g 31.16g Spanish rice
Calories 121kcal 185kcal Spanish rice
Starch 16.73g 27.55g Spanish rice
Fructose 0.33g 0.42g Spanish rice
Sugar 2.63g 1.3g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.3g 1.2g Lo mein
Calcium 21mg 20mg Lo mein
Iron 1.07mg 1.15mg Spanish rice
Magnesium 14mg 13mg Lo mein
Phosphorus 45mg 57mg Spanish rice
Potassium 105mg 116mg Spanish rice
Sodium 430mg 528mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.36mg 0.48mg Spanish rice
Copper 0.064mg 0.065mg Spanish rice
Manganese 0.24mg 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 11.7µg 7.4µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 100IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 6µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.6mg Spanish rice
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.1mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.183mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.074mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 2.378mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.415mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.082mg Spanish rice
Folate 28µg 50µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Spanish rice
Vitamin K 12.7µg 13µg Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.044mg Spanish rice
Threonine 0.098mg Spanish rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg Spanish rice
Leucine 0.24mg Spanish rice
Lysine 0.131mg Spanish rice
Methionine 0.071mg Spanish rice
Phenylalanine 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg Spanish rice
Histidine 0.071mg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.07g Lo mein
Saturated Fat 0.464g 1.005g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 1.511g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 2.317g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g 2.052g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g 0.238g Spanish rice

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Spanish rice
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
21%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.541g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
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 ($)

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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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.