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Lo mein vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lo mein and Tortellini?

  • Lo mein is richer in Vitamin K, yet Tortellini is richer in Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Tortellini's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 24% higher.
  • Lo mein has 10 times more Vitamin K than Tortellini. Lo mein has 12.7µg of Vitamin K, while Tortellini has 1.3µg.
  • Lo mein contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased 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
2
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8
Tortellini
Tortellini
Contains more Potassium +18%
Contains more Calcium +623.8%
Contains more Iron +40.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +371.1%
Contains more Zinc +183.3%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +104.3%
Equal in Sodium - 406
Lo mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Tortellini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Contains more Potassium +18%
Contains more Calcium +623.8%
Contains more Iron +40.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +371.1%
Contains more Zinc +183.3%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +104.3%
Equal in Sodium - 406

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
7
:
5
Tortellini
Tortellini
Contains more Vitamin A +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +876.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.8%
Contains more Folate +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Tortellini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 4% 0% 0% 79% 72% 51% 0% 10% 56% 20% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +876.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.8%
Contains more Folate +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
1
:
4
Tortellini
Tortellini
Contains more Water +133.9%
Contains more Protein +183%
Contains more Fats +207.7%
Contains more Carbs +133.1%
Contains more Other +27.3%
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
Tortellini
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Water +133.9%
Contains more Protein +183%
Contains more Fats +207.7%
Contains more Carbs +133.1%
Contains more Other +27.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
2
:
1
Tortellini
Tortellini
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +249%
Lo mein
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Tortellini
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +249%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Tortellini Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 45.1g Tortellini
Protein 4.77g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 2.35g 7.23g Tortellini
Carbs 20.16g 47g Tortellini
Calories 121kcal 307kcal Tortellini
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 0.95g Tortellini
Fiber 1.3g 1.9g Tortellini
Calcium 21mg 152mg Tortellini
Iron 1.07mg 1.5mg Tortellini
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 45mg 212mg Tortellini
Potassium 105mg 89mg Lo mein
Sodium 430mg 406mg Tortellini
Zinc 0.36mg 1.02mg Tortellini
Copper 0.064mg 0.08mg Tortellini
Manganese 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 179IU 143IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 38µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.16mg 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 0.313mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 2.696mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.043mg Lo mein
Folate 28µg 74µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 12.7µg 1.3µg Lo mein
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g Tortellini
Saturated Fat 0.464g 3.6g Lo mein
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 2.066g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.461g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Tortellini
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
25%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.136g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tortellini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172094/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.