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Vermicelli vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Vermicelli and Lo mein different?

  • Vermicelli is higher in Copper, Zinc, Choline, Selenium, Fiber, and Iron, however, Lo mein is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Vermicelli is 206% higher.
  • Vermicelli contains 20 times more Choline than Lo mein. While Vermicelli contains 177mg of Choline, Lo mein contains only 8.9mg.
  • Vermicelli has less Sodium.

Vermicelli, made from soy 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.
Contains more Calcium +161.9%
Contains more Iron +69.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +1077.8%
Contains more Copper +2893.8%
Contains more Selenium +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +3400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Contains more Calcium +161.9%
Contains more Iron +69.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +1077.8%
Contains more Copper +2893.8%
Contains more Selenium +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +3400%

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.
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Lo mein
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin A +383.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +234.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
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 E +70%
Contains more Vitamin A +383.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +234.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +308.3%
Contains more Other +301.4%
Contains more Protein +4670%
Contains more Fats +2250%
Contains more Water +499.4%
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 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 Carbs +308.3%
Contains more Other +301.4%
Contains more Protein +4670%
Contains more Fats +2250%
Contains more Water +499.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4453.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3048.8%
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4453.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3048.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 78.42g 18.86g Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 4.77g Lo mein
Fats 0.1g 2.35g Lo mein
Carbs 82.32g 20.16g Vermicelli
Calories 331kcal 121kcal Vermicelli
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 17.44g 2.63g Lo mein
Fiber 3.9g 1.3g Vermicelli
Calcium 55mg 21mg Vermicelli
Iron 1.81mg 1.07mg Vermicelli
Magnesium 2mg 14mg Lo mein
Phosphorus 20mg 45mg Lo mein
Potassium 3mg 105mg Lo mein
Sodium 4mg 430mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 0.36mg Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.064mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 27µg 11.7µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.3mg Vermicelli
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.047mg Lo mein
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.124mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.81mg Lo mein
Vitamin B5 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.068mg Lo mein
Folate 0µg 28µg Lo mein
Vitamin K 3.8µg 12.7µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0g 0.008g Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.464g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.592g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 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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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli 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
2%
Vermicelli
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Lo mein
Lo mein is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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 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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.