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Takeout-style chicken lo mein, large at home
A typical takeout chicken lo mein, large next to the home build, per person: protein, calories and cost. The takeout side is an estimate with its source below; the home side is computed from the recipe.
Chicken lo mein, large
At home: Chicken Lo Mein, one serving
| Per person | Your orderestimate | At homeper serving |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 55 g | 56 g |
| Calories | 780 | 540 |
| Cost | what you paid | about $4.23 |
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Takeout side: USDA FNDDS survey data for chicken lo mein, large. Estimated for a typical restaurant portion. Restaurants vary.
At home: computed from USDA FoodData Central, per person. Home cost at US average prices (September 2026); your store will differ.
How the takeout side is estimated
Takeout restaurants don't publish one standard recipe, so we estimate a typical portion. Where the USDA's What We Eat in America survey database (FNDDS) has the dish, we use its per-100 g values and a stated portion. Where it doesn't, we write a restaurant-style recipe with its portion assumptions and compute it with the same engine as the home build. More on the method
Chicken lo mein, large
600 g · about 780 kcal · 55 g protein
USDA FNDDS 2021–2023, “Lo mein, with chicken”, food code 58136160 (FDC ID 2708803).
FNDDS 2021-2023 "Lo mein, with chicken" (58136160): 1 cup = 200 g × 3; house assumption: a large order = 3 cups. Estimated for a typical restaurant portion. Restaurants vary.
The home build
At US average grocery prices (September 2026) one serving costs about $4.23. Your store will differ.
Ingredients
Chicken Lo Mein · makes 4 bowls
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 1 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
- 2 carrots, cut into thin matchsticks
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
First steps
Chicken Lo Mein
Boil the lo mein noodles in plenty of water for 1 minute less than the package time. Drain, rinse briefly in cold water and drain well.
While the water heats, slice the chicken and toss it with the cornstarch. Prep the vegetables and stir the sauce ingredients together.
3 more steps: the full method is free on the dish page.
Questions
How much protein is in a takeout chicken lo mein, large?
About 55 g for a typical restaurant portion, estimated from USDA FNDDS “Lo mein, with chicken”. Restaurants vary. The home build has about 56 g per serving.
How many calories are in a takeout chicken lo mein, large?
About 780 kcal for a typical restaurant portion (estimate). The home build (Chicken Lo Mein) is about 540 kcal per serving, about 240 kcal fewer.
What does a home chicken lo mein, large cost?
At US average grocery prices (September 2026) one serving costs about $4.23. We don't list restaurant prices; type what you paid above to compare.
Is this a restaurant's recipe?
No. It's a home dish in the same style, written for a home kitchen. We don't use any restaurant's recipe or nutrition numbers, and the order name is generic.
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