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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +144.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +139.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +185.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +465.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +369.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +366.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +457.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.42 g
Fats:
4.74 g
Carbs:
74.26 g
Water:
10.37 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
8.11 g
Fats:
15.43 g
Carbs:
72.8 g
Water:
1.18 g
Other:
2.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +778.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +225.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105% |
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Carbs
~72.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.163 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.571 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -70.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +613.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 365kcal | 475kcal |
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| Protein | 9.42g | 8.11g |
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| Fats | 4.74g | 15.43g |
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| Net carbs | 66.96g | 69.1g |
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| Carbs | 74.26g | 72.8g |
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| Magnesium | 127mg | 52mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 287mg | 120mg |
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| Iron | 2.71mg | 4.73mg |
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| Sugar | 0.64g | 5.71g |
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| Fiber | 7.3g | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 0.314mg | 0.167mg |
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| Zinc | 2.21mg | 1.4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 210mg | 161mg |
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| Sodium | 35mg | 1174mg |
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| Vitamin A | 214IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 2.3mg |
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| Manganese | 0.485mg |
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| Selenium | 15.5µg | 43µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.385mg | 0.578mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.201mg | 0.421mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.627mg | 5.95mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.424mg | 0.533mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.622mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.4µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 106µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.8g |
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| Choline | 8.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.667g | 2.229g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.251g | 8.929g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.163g | 3.571g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.067mg |
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| Threonine | 0.354mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.337mg |
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| Leucine | 1.155mg |
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| Lysine | 0.265mg |
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| Methionine | 0.197mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg |
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| Valine | 0.477mg |
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| Histidine | 0.287mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
78%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grain contains less Sodium (difference - 1139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.