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Grape-Nuts Cereal vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Grape-Nuts Cereal and Lo mein

  • Lo mein has less Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Copper, and Magnesium than Grape-Nuts Cereal.
  • Grape-Nuts Cereal covers your daily need of Iron 337% more than Lo mein.
  • Grape-Nuts Cereal has 14 times more Vitamin B1 than Lo mein. While Grape-Nuts Cereal has 0.65mg of Vitamin B1, Lo mein has only 0.047mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GRAPE-NUTS Cereal and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat.

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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.
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal
8
:
2
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Calcium +52.4%
Contains more Iron +2516.8%
Contains more Magnesium +785.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +937.8%
Contains more Potassium +281%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +431.3%
Contains more Manganese +1248.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Sodium - 430
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 1050% 89% 201% 36% 61% 57% 114% 423% 50%
Lo mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Contains more Calcium +52.4%
Contains more Iron +2516.8%
Contains more Magnesium +785.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +937.8%
Contains more Potassium +281%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +431.3%
Contains more Manganese +1248.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Sodium - 430

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.
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal
6
:
5
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Vitamin E +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1283%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +964.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +223%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1164.7%
Contains more Folate +1132.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +4375%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin K +535%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.124
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 1% 163% 28% 162% 53% 199% 259% 0% 5%
Lo mein
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 6% 3% 6% 12% 29% 16% 17% 16% 22% 0% 32%
Contains more Vitamin E +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1283%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +964.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +223%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1164.7%
Contains more Folate +1132.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +4375%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin K +535%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.124

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal
3
:
2
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Protein +135.2%
Contains more Carbs +299.3%
Contains more Other +114.4%
Contains more Fats +29.8%
Contains more Water +1938%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
11% 2% 80% 4% 3%
Protein: 11.22 g
Fats: 1.81 g
Carbs: 80.49 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.98 g
Lo mein
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more Protein +135.2%
Contains more Carbs +299.3%
Contains more Other +114.4%
Contains more Fats +29.8%
Contains more Water +1938%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal
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2
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.5%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.78 g
Lo mein
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grape-Nuts Cereal Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 67.49g 18.86g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Protein 11.22g 4.77g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Fats 1.81g 2.35g Lo mein
Carbs 80.49g 20.16g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calories 361kcal 121kcal Grape-Nuts Cereal
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 8.86g 2.63g Lo mein
Fiber 13g 1.3g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calcium 32mg 21mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Iron 28mg 1.07mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Magnesium 124mg 14mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Phosphorus 467mg 45mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Potassium 400mg 105mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Sodium 465mg 430mg Lo mein
Zinc 2.07mg 0.36mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Copper 0.34mg 0.064mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Manganese 3.236mg 0.24mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Selenium 9.1µg 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 4IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.3mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.65mg 0.047mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.124mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 8.62mg 0.81mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.872mg 0.27mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.86mg 0.068mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Folate 345µg 28µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin K 2µg 12.7µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0g 0.008g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.34g 0.464g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.21g 0.592g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.78g 1.291g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grape-Nuts Cereal Lo 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
73%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
209%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.124g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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. Grape-Nuts Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171647/nutrients
  2. Lo mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167677/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.