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

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How are Lo mein and Corn grits different?

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

Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt 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 10% 6.3% 9.3% 40% 21% 9.8% 19% 56% 31% 64%
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%
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%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +204.8%
Contains more IronIron +527.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.2%

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 5.7% 11% 6% 3% 12% 29% 15% 16% 16% 0% 32% 21% 4.9%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +419.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +242.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.135mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Folate ~27µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +201.9%
Contains more FatsFats +379.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.4%
Contains more OtherOther +82.9%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1530%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~15.39g
~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.
Lo mein Corn grits
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 Lo mein Corn grits Opinion
Calories 121kcal 74kcal Lo mein
Protein 4.77g 1.58g Lo mein
Fats 2.35g 0.49g Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lo mein
Net carbs 18.86g 14.85g Lo mein
Carbs 20.16g 15.95g Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 6mg Lo mein
Calcium 21mg 64mg Corn grits
Potassium 105mg 27mg Lo mein
Iron 1.07mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Sugar 2.63g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 1.3g 1.1g Lo mein
Copper 0.064mg 0mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.36mg 0.09mg Lo mein
Starch 16.73g 15.39g Lo mein
Phosphorus 45mg 14mg Lo mein
Sodium 430mg 227mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.01mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 0.049mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.143mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.135mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 1.672mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.052mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.028mg Lo mein
Vitamin K 12.7µg 0µg Lo mein
Folate 28µg 27µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g Corn grits
Choline 8.9mg 2.6mg Lo mein
Saturated Fat 0.464g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 0.081g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.191g 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 0.33g 0g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g 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
Lo mein Corn grits
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
13%
Lo mein
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
32%
Corn grits

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. Lo mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167677/nutrients
  2. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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