Calories in Lo mein, with chicken
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Lo mein, with chicken contains 130 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (200 g) provides about 260 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 28% from protein and 22% from fat (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 26% of the Daily Value for selenium, 14% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 10% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
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 | 130 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3.2 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.69 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 22 mg | 7% |
| Sodium C | 413 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.2 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 2.1 g | |
| Protein C | 9.2 g | 18% |
| Vitamin A C | 9 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 10.2 µg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.052 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.14 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 24 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.07 µg | 3% |
| Choline C | 20.3 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 83 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 140 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.61 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.064 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 14.1 µg | 26% |
% 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 28%
- Carbohydrates 50%
- Fat 22%
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
- Protein9.2 gabove the median for fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 7.2 g)
- Fiber1 gbelow the median for fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 1.1 g)
- Sugars2.1 gin the top quarter of fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 1.6 g)
- Fat3.2 gbelow the median for fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 3.2 g)
- Saturated fat0.69 gbelow the median for fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium413 mgin the top quarter of fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 358 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water70.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.2 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 | 0.009 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.51 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.096 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 78 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 2 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 90 µg |
| Retinol C | 2 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 17 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 70.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 24 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, meatless | 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuffed shells, with fish and/or shellfish, with tomato sauce | 116 | 8.9 g | 16.1 g | 1.9 g |
| Stuffed shells, with chicken, with tomato sauce | 136 | 10.8 g | 16.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Tuna noodle casserole with vegetables and mushroom sauce | 124 | 8.1 g | 13 g | 4.5 g |
| Paella with seafood | 143 | 8 g | 16.4 g | 4.8 g |
| Macaroni with tuna, Puerto Rican style | 147 | 7.7 g | 18.1 g | 4.7 g |
| Tuna noodle casserole with mushroom sauce | 139 | 9 g | 13.9 g | 5.2 g |
| Macaroni or noodles, creamed, with cheese and tuna | 143 | 7.9 g | 17.4 g | 4.5 g |
| Shrimp creole, with rice | 123 | 10.1 g | 11.9 g | 3.6 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 130 kcal. 1 cup (200 g): about 260 kcal.
How much protein is in lo mein?
Lo mein contains 9.2 g of protein per 100 g (18% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 18.3 g in 1 cup (200 g). About 28% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fried rice and lo/chow mein, that is above the median (median 7.2 g).
How many carbs are in lo mein?
Lo mein has 16.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 2.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in lo mein?
Lo mein contains 3.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.69 g is saturated (3% 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 (26% DV), Niacin (B3) (14% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in lo mein?
100 g contains 413 mg of sodium, 18% 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 2708803. 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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