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Basil vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Basil and Chow mein?

  • Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Vitamin C, yet Chow mein is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 345% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Basil is lower.

We used Basil, fresh and Noodles, chinese, chow mein types in this article.

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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.
Basil
Basil
6
:
4
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Calcium +785%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +145.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +130.5%
Contains more Iron +49.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.5%
Contains more Zinc +72.8%
Contains more Selenium +14233.3%
Basil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Chow mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 178% 38% 69% 11% 154% 39% 56% 0% 235%
Contains more Calcium +785%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +145.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +130.5%
Contains more Iron +49.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.5%
Contains more Zinc +72.8%
Contains more Selenium +14233.3%

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.
Basil
Basil
4
:
6
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +29528.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +559.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155%
Contains more Folate +55.9%
Basil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Chow mein
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 46% 0% 0% 145% 98% 112% 32% 26% 80% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +29528.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +559.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155%
Contains more Folate +55.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
Basil
1
:
4
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Water +7701.7%
Contains more Protein +157.5%
Contains more Fats +2310.9%
Contains more Carbs +2647.2%
Contains more Other +65.3%
Basil
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Chow mein
8% 15% 73% 2%
Protein: 8.11 g
Fats: 15.43 g
Carbs: 72.8 g
Water: 1.18 g
Other: 2.48 g
Contains more Water +7701.7%
Contains more Protein +157.5%
Contains more Fats +2310.9%
Contains more Carbs +2647.2%
Contains more Other +65.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
Basil
1
:
2
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10046.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +818%
Basil
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Chow mein
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.571 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10046.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +818%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Basil Chow mein
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Chow mein Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 69.1g Chow mein
Protein 3.15g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.64g 15.43g Chow mein
Carbs 2.65g 72.8g Chow mein
Calories 23kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 5.71g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 3.7g Chow mein
Calcium 177mg 20mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Magnesium 64mg 52mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 161mg Chow mein
Potassium 295mg 120mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 1174mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Copper 0.385mg 0.167mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 5275IU 0IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 2.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.11mg Basil
Folate 68µg 106µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 414.8µg 1.4µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Trans Fat 0g 0.8g Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 2.229g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 3.571g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Chow mein
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
131%
Basil
45%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.188g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/nutrients
  2. Chow mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168905/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.