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Chow mein vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chow mein and Basil?

  • Chow mein is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Iron, yet Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Vitamin C.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 345% more.
  • Chow mein has 294 times more Sodium than Basil. While Chow mein has 1174mg of Sodium, Basil has only 4mg.

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

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.
Chow mein
Chow mein
6
:
4
Basil
Basil
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +29528.6%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +29528.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
4
:
1
Basil
Basil
Contains more Protein +157.5%
Contains more Fats +2310.9%
Contains more Carbs +2647.2%
Contains more Other +65.3%
Contains more Water +7701.7%
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
Basil
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +157.5%
Contains more Fats +2310.9%
Contains more Carbs +2647.2%
Contains more Other +65.3%
Contains more Water +7701.7%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chow mein Basil
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 Chow mein Basil Opinion
Net carbs 69.1g 1.05g Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 3.15g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 0.64g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 2.65g Chow mein
Calories 475kcal 23kcal Chow mein
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 5.71g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 3.7g 1.6g Chow mein
Calcium 20mg 177mg Basil
Iron 4.73mg 3.17mg Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 161mg 56mg Chow mein
Potassium 120mg 295mg Basil
Sodium 1174mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 1.4mg 0.81mg Chow mein
Copper 0.167mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 43µg 0.3µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 0IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.8mg Chow mein
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.034mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.076mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 0.902mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.209mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 106µg 68µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 1.4µg 414.8µg 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 0.8g 0g Basil
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.088g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.389g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Chow mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168905/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.