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

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What are the differences between Corn grain and Chow mein?

  • Corn grain is higher in Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Copper, yet Chow mein is higher in Selenium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chow mein's daily need coverage for Selenium is 50% more.
  • Corn grain has 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Chow mein. While Corn grain has 0.622mg of Vitamin B6, Chow mein has only 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Corn grain is lower.

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

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.
Corn grain
Corn grain
2
:
7
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.5%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.5%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn grain
Corn grain
3
:
2
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Water +778.8%
Contains more Fats +225.5%
Contains more Other +105%
Equal in Carbs - 72.8
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
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
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Water +778.8%
Contains more Fats +225.5%
Contains more Other +105%
Equal in Carbs - 72.8

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn grain Chow mein
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 Corn grain Chow mein Opinion
Net carbs 66.96g 69.1g Chow mein
Protein 9.42g 8.11g Corn grain
Fats 4.74g 15.43g Chow mein
Carbs 74.26g 72.8g Corn grain
Calories 365kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Sugar 0.64g 5.71g Corn grain
Fiber 7.3g 3.7g Corn grain
Calcium 7mg 20mg Chow mein
Iron 2.71mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Magnesium 127mg 52mg Corn grain
Phosphorus 210mg 161mg Corn grain
Potassium 287mg 120mg Corn grain
Sodium 35mg 1174mg Corn grain
Zinc 2.21mg 1.4mg Corn grain
Copper 0.314mg 0.167mg Corn grain
Manganese 0.485mg Corn grain
Selenium 15.5µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 214IU 0IU Corn grain
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Corn grain
Vitamin E 0.49mg 2.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.385mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.201mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 3.627mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.622mg 0.11mg Corn grain
Folate 19µg 106µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.4µg 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 0.667g 2.229g Corn grain
Monounsaturated Fat 1.251g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 2.163g 3.571g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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?
?
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. Corn grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170288/nutrients
  2. Chow mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168905/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.