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

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What are the main differences between Lo mein and Corn nuts?

  • Lo mein has less Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Iron than Corn nuts.
  • Corn nuts' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 34% higher.
  • Lo mein contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor types in this comparison.

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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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +678.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +172.4%
Contains more IronIron +58.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +422.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +528.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102.9%

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.
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 1.3% 20% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +644.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +4358.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.7%
Contains more FatsFats +508.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +255.7%
Contains more OtherOther +144.6%

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
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1143.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +149.4%

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 nuts
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 nuts Opinion
Calories 121kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Protein 4.77g 9g Corn nuts
Fats 2.35g 14.3g Corn nuts
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.4mg Lo mein
Net carbs 18.86g 63.3g Corn nuts
Carbs 20.16g 71.7g Corn nuts
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 109mg Corn nuts
Calcium 21mg 17mg Lo mein
Potassium 105mg 286mg Corn nuts
Iron 1.07mg 1.7mg Corn nuts
Sugar 2.63g Corn nuts
Fiber 1.3g 8.4g Corn nuts
Copper 0.064mg 0.136mg Corn nuts
Zinc 0.36mg 1.88mg Corn nuts
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Phosphorus 45mg 283mg Corn nuts
Sodium 430mg 600mg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 17µg Corn nuts
Vitamin E 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 0.487mg Corn nuts
Selenium 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.35mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.142mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 1.507mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.374mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.187mg Corn nuts
Vitamin K 12.7µg Lo mein
Folate 28µg 0µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g Corn nuts
Choline 8.9mg Lo mein
Saturated Fat 0.464g 2.58g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 3.22g Corn nuts
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
Lo mein Corn nuts
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
18%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts 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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.