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Pilaf vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pilaf and Lo mein?

  • Pilaf is richer than Lo mein in Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 46% more.
  • Pilaf has 8 times more Folate than Lo mein. While Pilaf has 212µg of Folate, Lo mein has only 28µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lo mein is lower.

We used Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat types 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.
Pilaf
9
:
Contains more Calcium +295.2%
Contains more Iron +128%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.2%
Contains more Potassium +79%
Contains more Zinc +180.6%
Contains more Copper +159.4%
Contains more Manganese +267.5%
Contains more Selenium +176.9%
Contains less Sodium -67%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Contains more Calcium +295.2%
Contains more Iron +128%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.2%
Contains more Potassium +79%
Contains more Zinc +180.6%
Contains more Copper +159.4%
Contains more Manganese +267.5%
Contains more Selenium +176.9%
Contains less Sodium -67%

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.
Pilaf
7
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Contains more Vitamin C +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1183%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +656.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +488.2%
Contains more Folate +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1178.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2440%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
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 C +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1183%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +656.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +488.2%
Contains more Folate +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1178.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2440%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
3
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Contains more Protein +118.4%
Contains more Carbs +278.5%
Contains more Other +177.7%
Contains more Fats +71.5%
Contains more Water +787.2%
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
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 Protein +118.4%
Contains more Carbs +278.5%
Contains more Other +177.7%
Contains more Fats +71.5%
Contains more Water +787.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -33.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.4%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
2
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Contains more Starch +325.8%
Contains more Maltose +276.7%
Contains more Sucrose +443.3%
Contains more Glucose +270%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +325.8%
Contains more Maltose +276.7%
Contains more Sucrose +443.3%
Contains more Glucose +270%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 18.86g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 4.77g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 2.35g Lo mein
Carbs 76.31g 20.16g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 121kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g 16.73g Pilaf
Fructose 0g 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 1.53g 2.63g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 1.3g Lo mein
Calcium 83mg 21mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 1.07mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 14mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 45mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 105mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 430mg Lo mein
Zinc 1.01mg 0.36mg Pilaf
Copper 0.166mg 0.064mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.882mg 0.24mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 11.7µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 4.1mg 1.7mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.047mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.124mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 0.81mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.27mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.068mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 28µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg 12.7µg Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0g 0.008g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.307g 0.464g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 0.592g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 1.291g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf 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
50%
Pilaf
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 873mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.