Lo mein vs. Cream of Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lo mein and cream of Rice
- Lo mein has more selenium, vitamin K, vitamin B2, and folate; however, cream of Rice is higher in iron.
- Cream of Rice covers your daily need for iron, 36% more than lo mein.
- Cream of Rice has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +425% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +164.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +290% |
| Contains more IronIron | +270.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +588.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +255.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +151.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +833.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.77 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
20.16 g
Water:
71.33 g
Other:
1.39 g
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
11.5 g
Water:
87.5 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +430% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2250% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.464 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.027 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1809.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4681.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.07mg | 3.96mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 3µg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 173mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.018mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 0.027g | 8% |
| Protein | 4.77g | 0.9g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 7% | |
| Folate | 28µg | 3µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.24mg | 0.144mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 52kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 0.1g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 20.16g | 11.5g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.464g | 0.02g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.071mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 1.039mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.592g | 0.031g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.86g | 11.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
12%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lo mein is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lo mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.444g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)