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Golden Grahams Cereal vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Golden Grahams Cereal and Lo mein

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE in Golden Grahams Cereal is higher than in Lo mein.
  • Golden Grahams Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 200% more than Lo mein.
  • Lo mein has 52 times less Vitamin A RAE than Golden Grahams Cereal. Golden Grahams Cereal has 472µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Lo mein has 9µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, GOLDEN GRAHAMS 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.
Contains more Calcium +1438.1%
Contains more Iron +1255.1%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.7%
Contains more Potassium +96.2%
Contains more Zinc +3261.1%
Contains more Copper +221.9%
Contains more Manganese +670%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Contains more Selenium +108.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 97% 544% 19% 56% 19% 101% 330% 69% 242% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Contains more Calcium +1438.1%
Contains more Iron +1255.1%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.7%
Contains more Potassium +96.2%
Contains more Zinc +3261.1%
Contains more Copper +221.9%
Contains more Manganese +670%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Contains more Selenium +108.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +801.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +3100%
Contains more Vitamin C +1041.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1029%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1887.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2272.1%
Contains more Folate +1053.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +535%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 97% 13% 96% 65% 300% 324% 302% 21% 373% 243% 600% 5%
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 A +801.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +3100%
Contains more Vitamin C +1041.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1029%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1887.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2272.1%
Contains more Folate +1053.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +535%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Fats +36.2%
Contains more Carbs +322.1%
Contains more Other +202.2%
Contains more Water +3142.3%
Equal in Protein - 4.77
5% 3% 85% 2% 4%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 85.1 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 4.2 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 Protein +11.1%
Contains more Fats +36.2%
Contains more Carbs +322.1%
Contains more Other +202.2%
Contains more Water +3142.3%
Equal in Protein - 4.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +170.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.1%
13% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +170.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Golden Grahams 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Golden Grahams Cereal Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 79.5g 18.86g Golden Grahams Cereal
Protein 5.3g 4.77g Golden Grahams Cereal
Fats 3.2g 2.35g Golden Grahams Cereal
Carbs 85.1g 20.16g Golden Grahams Cereal
Calories 374kcal 121kcal Golden Grahams Cereal
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 35g 2.63g Lo mein
Fiber 5.6g 1.3g Golden Grahams Cereal
Calcium 323mg 21mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Iron 14.5mg 1.07mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Magnesium 26mg 14mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Phosphorus 129mg 45mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Potassium 206mg 105mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Sodium 772mg 430mg Lo mein
Zinc 12.1mg 0.36mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Copper 0.206mg 0.064mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Manganese 1.848mg 0.24mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Selenium 5.6µg 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 1613IU 179IU Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 472µg 9µg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.3mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin D 129IU 4IU Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin D 3.2µg 0.1µg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin C 19.4mg 1.7mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.2mg 0.047mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.4mg 0.124mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B3 16.1mg 0.81mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.27mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B6 1.613mg 0.068mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Folate 323µg 28µg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B12 4.8µg 0µg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin K 2µg 12.7µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0g 0.008g Golden Grahams Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.4g 0.464g Golden Grahams Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 1.6g 0.592g Golden Grahams Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.291g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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
Golden Grahams 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
203%
Golden Grahams Cereal
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Golden Grahams Cereal
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams Cereal 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 ($)

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. 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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