Calories in Lo mein, meatless
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Lo mein, meatless contains 121 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (200 g) provides about 242 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from fat and 16% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for fried rice and lo/chow mein on FoodFactly (121 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 21% of the Daily Value for selenium and 11% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 121 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2.4 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.46 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 430 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 20.2 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 2.6 g | |
| Protein C | 4.8 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A C | 9 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.7 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 12.7 µg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.047 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.81 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.068 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 28 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 8.9 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 45 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 105 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.36 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.064 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 11.7 µg | 21% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 16%
- Carbohydrates 67%
- Fat 17%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein4.8 gbelow the median for fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 7.2 g)
- Fiber1.3 gabove the median for fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 1.1 g)
- Sugars2.6 gin the top quarter of fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 1.6 g)
- Fat2.4 gbelow the median for fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 3.2 g)
- Saturated fat0.46 gbelow the median for fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium430 mgin the top quarter of fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 358 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.59 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.33 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.58 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 97 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 3 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 112 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 21 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 71.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 28 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Lo mein
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lo mein, NFS | 121 | 4.8 g | 20.2 g | 2.4 g |
| Lo mein, with shrimp | 121 | 8.6 g | 16.2 g | 2.2 g |
| Lo mein, with pork | 138 | 9.5 g | 16.2 g | 3.8 g |
| Lo mein, with beef | 129 | 9.7 g | 16.2 g | 2.8 g |
| Lo mein, with chicken | 130 | 9.2 g | 16.2 g | 3.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat | 121 | 4.8 g | 20.2 g | 2.4 g |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce and seafood, ready-to-heat | 127 | 5.5 g | 19 g | 3 g |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce, seafood, and added vegetables, ready-to-heat | 125 | 5.5 g | 18.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Pasta with sauce, NFS | 125 | 5.9 g | 19.2 g | 2.6 g |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce and meat, home recipe | 125 | 5.9 g | 19.2 g | 2.6 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad, made with light Italian dressing | 116 | 3.7 g | 20.6 g | 2 g |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce, meat, and added vegetables, home recipe | 123 | 5.9 g | 18.9 g | 2.5 g |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce, and added vegetables, ready-to-heat | 118 | 3.7 g | 19.2 g | 2.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in lo mein?
100 g of lo mein has 121 kcal. 1 cup (200 g): about 242 kcal.
How much protein is in lo mein?
Lo mein contains 4.8 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9.5 g in 1 cup (200 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fried rice and lo/chow mein, that is below the median (median 7.2 g).
How many carbs are in lo mein?
Lo mein has 20.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.3 g of fiber and 2.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in lo mein?
Lo mein contains 2.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.46 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does lo mein contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (21% DV) and Vitamin K (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in lo mein?
100 g contains 430 mg of sodium, 19% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708799. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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