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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 of 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.
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 2.1% 0.3% 1.8% 149% 11% 4.4% 7.3% 23% 19% 16%
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.
Lo mein
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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% 0.4% 0% 18% 4.2% 19% 4.6% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
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%
~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
12% 88%
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
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
26% 40% 35%
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.
Lo mein Cream of Rice
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Cream of Rice Opinion
Calories 121kcal 52kcal Lo mein
Protein 4.77g 0.9g Lo mein
Fats 2.35g 0.1g Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lo mein
Net carbs 18.86g 11.4g Lo mein
Carbs 20.16g 11.5g Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 3mg Lo mein
Calcium 21mg 1mg Lo mein
Potassium 105mg 20mg Lo mein
Iron 1.07mg 3.96mg Cream of Rice
Sugar 2.63g 0.04g Cream of Rice
Fiber 1.3g 0.1g Lo mein
Copper 0.064mg 0.034mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.36mg 0.16mg Lo mein
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Phosphorus 45mg 17mg Lo mein
Sodium 430mg 173mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin A 179IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.02mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 0.144mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg 3µg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.071mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.018mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 1.039mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.076mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.027mg Lo mein
Vitamin K 12.7µg 0µg Lo mein
Folate 28µg 3µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g Cream of Rice
Choline 8.9mg Lo mein
Saturated Fat 0.464g 0.02g Cream of Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 0.031g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.027g Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.013mg Cream of Rice
Threonine 0.044mg Cream of Rice
Isoleucine 0.015mg Cream of Rice
Leucine 0.073mg Cream of Rice
Lysine 0.037mg Cream of Rice
Methionine 0.026mg Cream of Rice
Phenylalanine 0.037mg Cream of Rice
Valine 0.057mg Cream of Rice
Histidine 0.026mg Cream of Rice
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 Cream of Rice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
4%
Cream of Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
23%
Cream of Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lo mein
Lo mein is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lo mein
Lo mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
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 ($)

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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.