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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.
Lo mein
Lo mein
8
:
2
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice
Contains more Calcium +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.7%
Contains more Potassium +425%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Copper +88.2%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +290%
Contains more Iron +270.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.8%
Lo mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Cream of Rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 149% 3% 8% 2% 23% 5% 12% 19% 17%
Contains more Calcium +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.7%
Contains more Potassium +425%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Copper +88.2%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +290%
Contains more Iron +270.1%
Contains less Sodium -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
Lo mein
9
:
2
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +588.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.9%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.3%
Lo mein
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%
Cream of Rice
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% 18% 5% 20% 5% 7% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +588.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.9%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
4
:
1
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice
Contains more Protein +430%
Contains more Fats +2250%
Contains more Carbs +75.3%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Water +22.7%
Lo mein
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
Cream of Rice
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +430%
Contains more Fats +2250%
Contains more Carbs +75.3%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Water +22.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
2
:
1
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1809.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4681.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Lo mein
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Cream of Rice
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1809.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4681.5%
Contains less Saturated 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
Net carbs 18.86g 11.4g Lo mein
Protein 4.77g 0.9g Lo mein
Fats 2.35g 0.1g Lo mein
Carbs 20.16g 11.5g Lo mein
Calories 121kcal 52kcal Lo mein
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 0.04g Cream of Rice
Fiber 1.3g 0.1g Lo mein
Calcium 21mg 1mg Lo mein
Iron 1.07mg 3.96mg Cream of Rice
Magnesium 14mg 3mg Lo mein
Phosphorus 45mg 17mg Lo mein
Potassium 105mg 20mg Lo mein
Sodium 430mg 173mg Cream of Rice
Zinc 0.36mg 0.16mg Lo mein
Copper 0.064mg 0.034mg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 0.144mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg 3µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.02mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.071mg 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
Folate 28µg 3µg Lo mein
Vitamin K 12.7µg 0µg 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
Trans Fat 0.008g Cream of Rice
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
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 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

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Lo mein Cream of Rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Lo mein
5%
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.