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Lo mein vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lo mein and Cream of Wheat

  • Lo mein has more Selenium, Vitamin K, and Manganese, however, Cream of Wheat has more Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Cream of Wheat's daily need coverage for Iron is 49% more.
  • Cream of Wheat is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without 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
7
:
3
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +425%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +234.3%
Contains more Calcium +204.8%
Contains more Iron +363.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Lo mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Cream of Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +425%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +234.3%
Contains more Calcium +204.8%
Contains more Iron +363.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%

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
5
:
6
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12600%
Contains more Vitamin A +331.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +281.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.4%
Contains more Folate +121.4%
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 Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12600%
Contains more Vitamin A +331.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +281.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.4%
Contains more Folate +121.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
4
:
1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Protein +159.2%
Contains more Fats +879.2%
Contains more Carbs +54.1%
Contains more Other +215.9%
Contains more Water +18.3%
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 Wheat
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +159.2%
Contains more Fats +879.2%
Contains more Carbs +54.1%
Contains more Other +215.9%
Contains more Water +18.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
2
:
1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1693.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +863.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Lo mein
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Cream of Wheat
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1693.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +863.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
5
:
0
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2228.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Lo mein
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
Cream of Wheat
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2228.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Wheat
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Cream of Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 12.48g Lo mein
Protein 4.77g 1.84g Lo mein
Fats 2.35g 0.24g Lo mein
Carbs 20.16g 13.08g Lo mein
Calories 121kcal 62kcal Lo mein
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 1.3g 0.6g Lo mein
Calcium 21mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 1.07mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 14mg 6mg Lo mein
Phosphorus 45mg 18mg Lo mein
Potassium 105mg 20mg Lo mein
Sodium 430mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.36mg 0.17mg Lo mein
Copper 0.064mg 0.043mg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 0mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg 3.5µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
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 0.232mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.21mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 3.093mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.082mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.309mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 28µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin K 12.7µg 0.1µg Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.025mg Cream of Wheat
Threonine 0.058mg Cream of Wheat
Isoleucine 0.08mg Cream of Wheat
Leucine 0.139mg Cream of Wheat
Lysine 0.047mg Cream of Wheat
Methionine 0.034mg Cream of Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Cream of Wheat
Valine 0.089mg Cream of Wheat
Histidine 0.042mg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.008g Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.464g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 0.033g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.134g 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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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Cream of Wheat
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
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
27%
Cream of Wheat

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 - 67)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.426g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.