Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
  4. Tagliatelle
  5. Compare
  6. Tagliatelle vs. Lo mein

Tagliatelle vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are Tagliatelle and Lo mein different?

  • Tagliatelle is higher than Lo mein in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 55% more than Lo mein.

Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat types were used in this article.

Infographic

Tagliatelle vs Lo mein infographic
Infographic link

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.
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle
8
:
2
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Iron +213.1%
Contains more Magnesium +228.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.2%
Contains more Potassium +70.5%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +238.9%
Contains more Copper +256.3%
Contains more Manganese +127.9%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Tagliatelle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 126% 33% 70% 16% 4% 34% 76% 72% 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 Iron +213.1%
Contains more Magnesium +228.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.2%
Contains more Potassium +70.5%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +238.9%
Contains more Copper +256.3%
Contains more Manganese +127.9%
Contains more Calcium +40%

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.
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle
7
:
5
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +313.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +280.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Tagliatelle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 177% 102% 63% 33% 22% 132% 39% 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 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +313.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +280.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle
2
:
3
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Protein +137.1%
Contains more Carbs +171.5%
Contains more Water +130.1%
Contains more Other +110.6%
Equal in Fats - 2.35
Tagliatelle
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 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 +137.1%
Contains more Carbs +171.5%
Contains more Water +130.1%
Contains more Other +110.6%
Equal in Fats - 2.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle
1
:
2
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37%
Tagliatelle
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.942 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 -29.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tagliatelle Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 54.73g 18.86g Tagliatelle
Protein 11.31g 4.77g Tagliatelle
Fats 2.3g 2.35g Lo mein
Carbs 54.73g 20.16g Tagliatelle
Calories 288kcal 121kcal Tagliatelle
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g Tagliatelle
Fiber 1.3g Lo mein
Calcium 15mg 21mg Lo mein
Iron 3.35mg 1.07mg Tagliatelle
Magnesium 46mg 14mg Tagliatelle
Phosphorus 163mg 45mg Tagliatelle
Potassium 179mg 105mg Tagliatelle
Sodium 26mg 430mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 1.22mg 0.36mg Tagliatelle
Copper 0.228mg 0.064mg Tagliatelle
Manganese 0.547mg 0.24mg Tagliatelle
Selenium 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 47IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 9µg Tagliatelle
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 0.705mg 0.047mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.124mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 0.81mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0.535mg 0.27mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.068mg Tagliatelle
Folate 176µg 28µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin K 12.7µg Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.143mg Tagliatelle
Threonine 0.295mg Tagliatelle
Isoleucine 0.431mg Tagliatelle
Leucine 0.763mg Tagliatelle
Lysine 0.214mg Tagliatelle
Methionine 0.174mg Tagliatelle
Phenylalanine 0.542mg Tagliatelle
Valine 0.476mg Tagliatelle
Histidine 0.226mg Tagliatelle
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g Tagliatelle
Saturated Fat 0.328g 0.464g Tagliatelle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.271g 0.592g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.942g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tagliatelle Lo mein
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle vs Pasta
Pasta
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle vs Noodles
Noodles
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle vs Soba
Soba
Lo mein
Lo mein vs Chow mein
Chow mein
Lo mein
Lo mein vs Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Lo mein
Lo mein vs Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup

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
47%
Tagliatelle
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Tagliatelle
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 404mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.136g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Lo mein
Lo mein is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Tagliatelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169727/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.