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Corn grits vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn grits and Lo mein different?

  • Corn grits is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Lo mein is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Corn grits covers your daily need of Iron 71% more than Lo mein.
  • Corn grits contains 3 times more Calcium than Lo mein. Corn grits contains 64mg of Calcium, while Lo mein contains 21mg.
  • Corn grits is lower in Sodium.

Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 6.3% 9.3% 40% 21% 9.8% 19% 56% 31% 64%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +204.8%
Contains more IronIron +527.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +288.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +221.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +389.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 11% 6% 3% 12% 29% 15% 16% 16% 0% 32% 21% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +419.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +242.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.124mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~28µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
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 WaterWater +13.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +201.9%
Contains more FatsFats +379.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.4%
Contains more OtherOther +82.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +630.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +575.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 8% 2% 2%
Starch: 16.73 g
Sucrose: 1.63 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1530%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~16.73g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Lo mein Opinion
Calories 74kcal 121kcal Lo mein
Protein 1.58g 4.77g Lo mein
Fats 0.49g 2.35g Lo mein
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Net carbs 14.85g 18.86g Lo mein
Carbs 15.95g 20.16g Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Magnesium 6mg 14mg Lo mein
Calcium 64mg 21mg Corn grits
Potassium 27mg 105mg Lo mein
Iron 6.71mg 1.07mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 2.63g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 1.3g Lo mein
Copper 0mg 0.064mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.09mg 0.36mg Lo mein
Starch 15.39g 16.73g Lo mein
Phosphorus 14mg 45mg Lo mein
Sodium 227mg 430mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.049mg 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.047mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.124mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.81mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.068mg Lo mein
Vitamin K 0µg 12.7µg Lo mein
Folate 27µg 28µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg 8.9mg Lo mein
Saturated Fat 0.076g 0.464g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.592g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 1.291g Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.011mg Corn grits
Threonine 0.052mg Corn grits
Isoleucine 0.058mg Corn grits
Leucine 0.228mg Corn grits
Lysine 0.031mg Corn grits
Methionine 0.029mg Corn grits
Phenylalanine 0.087mg Corn grits
Valine 0.077mg Corn grits
Histidine 0.048mg Corn grits
Fructose 0g 0.33g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Lo mein
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Corn grits
13%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lo mein
Lo mein is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lo mein
Lo mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.388g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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.

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