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

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The main differences between Lo mein and Corn cake

  • Lo mein is richer in Vitamin K, yet Corn cake is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Corn cake is 68% higher.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Snacks, corn cakes.

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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 +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +30.8%
Contains more Magnesium +714.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.9%
Contains more Potassium +49.5%
Contains more Zinc +455.6%
Contains more Copper +556.3%
Contains more Manganese +656.3%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 82% 68% 14% 64% 55% 140% 237% 54%
Contains more Calcium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +30.8%
Contains more Magnesium +714.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.9%
Contains more Potassium +49.5%
Contains more Zinc +455.6%
Contains more Copper +556.3%
Contains more Manganese +656.3%
Equal in Calcium - 19

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148%
Contains more Folate +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +431.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +535.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 33% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148%
Contains more Folate +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +431.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +535.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1450.7%
Contains more Protein +69.8%
Contains more Carbs +313.7%
Equal in Fats - 2.4
Equal in Other - 1.5
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +1450.7%
Contains more Protein +69.8%
Contains more Carbs +313.7%
Equal in Fats - 2.4
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.42
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.93 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.42

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Corn cake Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 81.5g Corn cake
Protein 4.77g 8.1g Corn cake
Fats 2.35g 2.4g Corn cake
Carbs 20.16g 83.4g Corn cake
Calories 121kcal 387kcal Corn cake
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 23.47g Lo mein
Fiber 1.3g 1.9g Corn cake
Calcium 21mg 19mg Lo mein
Iron 1.07mg 1.4mg Corn cake
Magnesium 14mg 114mg Corn cake
Phosphorus 45mg 157mg Corn cake
Potassium 105mg 157mg Corn cake
Sodium 430mg 488mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.36mg 2mg Corn cake
Copper 0.064mg 0.42mg Corn cake
Manganese 0.24mg 1.815mg Corn cake
Selenium 11.7µg 9.9µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 242IU Corn cake
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 70µg Corn cake
Vitamin E 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.25mg Corn cake
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.05mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 5.15mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.83mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.14mg Corn cake
Folate 28µg 19µg Lo mein
Vitamin K 12.7µg 0µg Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.081mg Corn cake
Threonine 0.301mg Corn cake
Isoleucine 0.316mg Corn cake
Leucine 0.837mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.267mg Corn cake
Methionine 0.177mg Corn cake
Phenylalanine 0.408mg Corn cake
Valine 0.442mg Corn cake
Histidine 0.227mg Corn cake
Trans Fat 0.008g Corn cake
Saturated Fat 0.464g 0.42g Corn cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 0.76g Corn cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.93g 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
Lo mein Corn cake
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
14%
Lo mein
23%
Corn cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
77%
Corn cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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.

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
  2. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.