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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.
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.4%
Contains more Potassium +288.9%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +389.8%
Contains more Calcium +204.8%
Contains more Iron +527.1%
Contains less Sodium -47.2%
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 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.4%
Contains more Potassium +288.9%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +389.8%
Contains more Calcium +204.8%
Contains more Iron +527.1%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +419.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.135
Equal in Folate - 27
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 36% 32% 32% 4% 7% 21% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +419.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.135
Equal in Folate - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +201.9%
Contains more Fats +379.6%
Contains more Carbs +26.4%
Contains more Other +82.9%
Contains more Water +13.9%
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 Protein +201.9%
Contains more Fats +379.6%
Contains more Carbs +26.4%
Contains more Other +82.9%
Contains more Water +13.9%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1530%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 15.39
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 Sucrose +1530%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 15.39

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Corn grits Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 14.85g Lo mein
Protein 4.77g 1.58g Lo mein
Fats 2.35g 0.49g Lo mein
Carbs 20.16g 15.95g Lo mein
Calories 121kcal 74kcal Lo mein
Starch 16.73g 15.39g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g 0g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 1.3g 1.1g Lo mein
Calcium 21mg 64mg Corn grits
Iron 1.07mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Magnesium 14mg 6mg Lo mein
Phosphorus 45mg 14mg Lo mein
Potassium 105mg 27mg Lo mein
Sodium 430mg 227mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.36mg 0.09mg Lo mein
Copper 0.064mg 0mg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 0.049mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.01mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.143mg 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
Folate 28µg 27µg Lo mein
Vitamin K 12.7µg 0µg 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
Trans Fat 0.008g Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.464g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 0.081g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.191g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g 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 grits
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
11%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
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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