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Chow mein vs. Corn grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chow mein and Corn grain?

  • Chow mein is higher in Selenium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Corn grain is higher in Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Chow mein's daily need coverage for Selenium is 50% more.
  • Chow mein has 34 times more Sodium than Corn grain. While Chow mein has 1174mg of Sodium, Corn grain has only 35mg.

We used Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Corn grain, yellow types 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.
Chow mein
Chow mein
3
:
7
Corn grain
Corn grain
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +74.5%
Contains more Selenium +177.4%
Contains more Magnesium +144.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.4%
Contains more Potassium +139.2%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +57.9%
Contains more Copper +88%
Chow mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 178% 38% 69% 11% 154% 39% 56% 0% 235%
Corn grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 91% 90% 26% 5% 61% 105% 64% 85%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +74.5%
Contains more Selenium +177.4%
Contains more Magnesium +144.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.4%
Contains more Potassium +139.2%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +57.9%
Contains more Copper +88%

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.
Chow mein
Chow mein
7
:
2
Corn grain
Corn grain
Contains more Vitamin E +369.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Folate +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.5%
Chow mein
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 46% 0% 0% 145% 98% 112% 32% 26% 80% 0% 4%
Corn grain
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 10% 0% 0% 97% 47% 69% 26% 144% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +369.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Folate +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
2
:
3
Corn grain
Corn grain
Contains more Fats +225.5%
Contains more Other +105%
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Water +778.8%
Equal in Carbs - 74.26
Chow mein
8% 15% 73% 2%
Protein: 8.11 g
Fats: 15.43 g
Carbs: 72.8 g
Water: 1.18 g
Other: 2.48 g
Corn grain
9% 5% 74% 10%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 4.74 g
Carbs: 74.26 g
Water: 10.37 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Fats +225.5%
Contains more Other +105%
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Water +778.8%
Equal in Carbs - 74.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
2
:
1
Corn grain
Corn grain
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +613.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%
Chow mein
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.571 g
Corn grain
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.163 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +613.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Corn grain Opinion
Net carbs 69.1g 66.96g Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 9.42g Corn grain
Fats 15.43g 4.74g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 74.26g Corn grain
Calories 475kcal 365kcal Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g 0.64g Corn grain
Fiber 3.7g 7.3g Corn grain
Calcium 20mg 7mg Chow mein
Iron 4.73mg 2.71mg Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 127mg Corn grain
Phosphorus 161mg 210mg Corn grain
Potassium 120mg 287mg Corn grain
Sodium 1174mg 35mg Corn grain
Zinc 1.4mg 2.21mg Corn grain
Copper 0.167mg 0.314mg Corn grain
Manganese 0.485mg Corn grain
Selenium 43µg 15.5µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 0IU 214IU Corn grain
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Corn grain
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.49mg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.385mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.201mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 3.627mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.424mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.622mg Corn grain
Folate 106µg 19µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.3µg Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.067mg Corn grain
Threonine 0.354mg Corn grain
Isoleucine 0.337mg Corn grain
Leucine 1.155mg Corn grain
Lysine 0.265mg Corn grain
Methionine 0.197mg Corn grain
Phenylalanine 0.463mg Corn grain
Valine 0.477mg Corn grain
Histidine 0.287mg Corn grain
Trans Fat 0.8g Corn grain
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.667g Corn grain
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 1.251g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 2.163g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Corn grain
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
45%
Chow mein
35%
Corn grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
63%
Corn grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grain
Corn grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grain
Corn grain contains less Sodium (difference - 1139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grain
Corn grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chow mein
Chow 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chow mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168905/nutrients
  2. Corn grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170288/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.