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Rice noodles vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rice noodles and Lo mein different?

  • Rice noodles are richer in Phosphorus, Manganese, and Selenium, while Lo mein is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Rice noodles covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 763% more than Lo mein.
  • Rice noodles contain 3 times more Phosphorus than Lo mein. Rice noodles contain 153mg of Phosphorus, while Lo mein contains 45mg.
  • Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat.

Rice noodles, dry and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat types were 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.
Rice noodles
Rice noodles
6
:
4
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Phosphorus +240%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Contains more Zinc +105.6%
Contains more Copper +21.9%
Contains more Manganese +107.5%
Contains more Selenium +29.1%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +52.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Rice noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 27% 9% 66% 3% 24% 21% 27% 65% 83%
Lo mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Contains more Phosphorus +240%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Contains more Zinc +105.6%
Contains more Copper +21.9%
Contains more Manganese +107.5%
Contains more Selenium +29.1%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +52.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +250%

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.
Rice noodles
Rice noodles
0
:
12
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +629.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +353.3%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Choline +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Rice noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 8% 4% 5% 4% 4% 3% 0% 3% 0%
Lo mein
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 11% 6% 3% 6% 12% 29% 16% 17% 16% 22% 0% 5% 32%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +629.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +353.3%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Choline +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice noodles
Rice noodles
3
:
2
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Carbs +297.7%
Contains more Fats +319.6%
Contains more Water +498.9%
Equal in Other - 1.39
Rice noodles
6% 80% 12%
Protein: 5.95 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 80.18 g
Water: 11.91 g
Other: 1.4 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 Protein +24.7%
Contains more Carbs +297.7%
Contains more Fats +319.6%
Contains more Water +498.9%
Equal in Other - 1.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice noodles
Rice noodles
0
:
3
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +760.7%
Rice noodles
100%
Saturated Fat: 153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15 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 -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +760.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice noodles Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 78.58g 18.86g Rice noodles
Protein 5.95g 4.77g Rice noodles
Fats 0.56g 2.35g Lo mein
Carbs 80.18g 20.16g Rice noodles
Calories 364kcal 121kcal Rice noodles
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 0.12g 2.63g Rice noodles
Fiber 1.6g 1.3g Rice noodles
Calcium 18mg 21mg Lo mein
Iron 0.7mg 1.07mg Lo mein
Magnesium 12mg 14mg Lo mein
Phosphorus 153mg 45mg Rice noodles
Potassium 30mg 105mg Lo mein
Sodium 182mg 430mg Rice noodles
Zinc 0.74mg 0.36mg Rice noodles
Copper 0.078mg 0.064mg Rice noodles
Manganese 0.498mg 0.24mg Rice noodles
Selenium 15.1µg 11.7µg Rice noodles
Vitamin A 0IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.047mg Lo mein
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.124mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.221mg 0.81mg Lo mein
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.068mg Lo mein
Folate 3µg 28µg Lo mein
Choline 5.5mg 8.9mg Lo mein
Vitamin K 0µg 12.7µg Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.072mg Rice noodles
Threonine 0.21mg Rice noodles
Isoleucine 0.244mg Rice noodles
Leucine 0.488mg Rice noodles
Lysine 0.207mg Rice noodles
Methionine 0.144mg Rice noodles
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Rice noodles
Valine 0.348mg Rice noodles
Histidine 0.149mg Rice noodles
Trans Fat 0.008g Rice noodles
Saturated Fat 153g 0.464g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.175g 0.592g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 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
Rice noodles Lo mein
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
2%
Rice noodles
13%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rice noodles
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 152.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lo mein
Lo mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Rice noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169742/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.