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Cream of Rice vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cream of Rice and Lo mein

  • Cream of Rice has more Iron, however, Lo mein is higher in Selenium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Cream of Rice covers your daily need of Iron 36% more than Lo mein.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.3% 1.8% 149% 11% 4.4% 7.3% 23% 19% 16%
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 IronIron +270.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +425%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +290%

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% 0.4% 0% 18% 4.2% 19% 4.6% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Lo mein
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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 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +588.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +833.3%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 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 +22.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +430%
Contains more FatsFats +2250%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.3%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 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 -95.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1809.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4681.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Rice Lo mein Opinion
Calories 52kcal 121kcal Lo mein
Protein 0.9g 4.77g Lo mein
Fats 0.1g 2.35g Lo mein
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Net carbs 11.4g 18.86g Lo mein
Carbs 11.5g 20.16g Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Magnesium 3mg 14mg Lo mein
Calcium 1mg 21mg Lo mein
Potassium 20mg 105mg Lo mein
Iron 3.96mg 1.07mg Cream of Rice
Sugar 0.04g 2.63g Cream of Rice
Fiber 0.1g 1.3g Lo mein
Copper 0.034mg 0.064mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.16mg 0.36mg Lo mein
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Phosphorus 17mg 45mg Lo mein
Sodium 173mg 430mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin A 0IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.144mg 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 3µg 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.047mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.124mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 1.039mg 0.81mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin B5 0.076mg 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.068mg Lo mein
Vitamin K 0µg 12.7µg Lo mein
Folate 3µg 28µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g Cream of Rice
Choline 8.9mg Lo mein
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0.464g Cream of Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.592g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 1.291g Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.013mg Cream of Rice
Threonine 0.044mg Cream of Rice
Isoleucine 0.015mg Cream of Rice
Leucine 0.073mg Cream of Rice
Lysine 0.037mg Cream of Rice
Methionine 0.026mg Cream of Rice
Phenylalanine 0.037mg Cream of Rice
Valine 0.057mg Cream of Rice
Histidine 0.026mg Cream of Rice
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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
Cream of Rice Lo mein
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
4%
Cream of Rice
13%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cream of Rice
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lo mein
Lo mein is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lo mein
Lo mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.444g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.