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Pasta vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pasta and Lo mein different?

  • Pasta is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B12, however, Lo mein is richer in Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Lo mein is 18% higher.

Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Pasta
Pasta
6
:
4
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +45.3%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Potassium +337.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.07
Equal in Manganese - 0.24
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Lo mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +45.3%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Potassium +337.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.07
Equal in Manganese - 0.24

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.
Pasta
Pasta
5
:
7
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Vitamin B1 +344.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.5%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +795%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +344.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.5%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +795%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
2
:
3
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
Contains more Fats +123.8%
Contains more Other +348.4%
Equal in Protein - 4.77
Equal in Water - 71.33
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
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
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
Contains more Fats +123.8%
Contains more Other +348.4%
Equal in Protein - 4.77
Equal in Water - 71.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
2
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +377.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.9%
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Lo mein
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +377.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasta Lo mein
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 18.86g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 4.77g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 2.35g Lo mein
Carbs 24.93g 20.16g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 121kcal Pasta
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g Pasta
Fiber 1.3g Lo mein
Calcium 6mg 21mg Lo mein
Iron 1.14mg 1.07mg Pasta
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Pasta
Phosphorus 63mg 45mg Pasta
Potassium 24mg 105mg Lo mein
Sodium 6mg 430mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 0.36mg Pasta
Copper 0.093mg 0.064mg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 20IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.047mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.124mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.81mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.068mg Lo mein
Folate 64µg 28µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 12.7µg Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g Pasta
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.464g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.592g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 1.291g 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
Pasta Lo mein
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
16%
Pasta
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.314g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
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 - $3)
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.
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients
  2. Lo mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167677/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.