Corn cake vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between corn cake and lo mein
- Corn cake is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin A, yet lo mein is richer in vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for corn cake is 68% higher.
- Corn cake contains 8 times more magnesium than lo mein. Corn cake contains 114mg of magnesium, while lo mein contains 14mg.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, corn cakes and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat.
Infographic
Infographic link
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +714.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +556.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +455.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +248.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +656.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +677.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +431.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +535.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +207.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +148% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +47.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +313.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1450.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~2.35g
~equal in
Other
~1.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -9.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 1.815mg | 0.24mg | 68% |
| Copper | 0.42mg | 0.064mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.15mg | 0.81mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 114mg | 14mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 83.4g | 20.16g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.047mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 157mg | 45mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 0.36mg | 15% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 121kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 12.7µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.27mg | 11% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 7% | |
| Protein | 8.1g | 4.77g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 9µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.068mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.124mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.07mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 488mg | 430mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 9.9µg | 11.7µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.93g | 1.291g | 2% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 28µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 2.4g | 2.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 81.5g | 18.86g | N/A |
| Calcium | 19mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 23.47g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 0.464g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.76g | 0.592g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.408mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.442mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
22%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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?
?
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.