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Chow mein vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chow mein and Coriander different?

  • Chow mein is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, while Coriander is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Coriander covers your daily need of Vitamin K 257% more than Chow mein.
  • Chow mein contains 48 times more Selenium than Coriander. Chow mein contains 43µg of Selenium, while Coriander contains 0.9µg.
  • Coriander is lower in Sodium.

Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw types were used 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
5
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5
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Iron +167.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +235.4%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Selenium +4677.8%
Contains more Calcium +235%
Contains more Potassium +334.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +34.7%
Chow mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 178% 38% 69% 11% 154% 39% 56% 0% 235%
Coriander
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Contains more Iron +167.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +235.4%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Selenium +4677.8%
Contains more Calcium +235%
Contains more Potassium +334.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +34.7%

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
4
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6
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Vitamin B1 +762.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +434.1%
Contains more Folate +71%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +22042.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.5
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.57
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%
Coriander
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 405% 50% 0% 90% 17% 38% 21% 35% 35% 47% 0% 776%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +762.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +434.1%
Contains more Folate +71%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +22042.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.5
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.57

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
4
:
1
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Protein +280.8%
Contains more Fats +2867.3%
Contains more Carbs +1883.7%
Contains more Other +68.7%
Contains more Water +7714.4%
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
Coriander
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
Contains more Protein +280.8%
Contains more Fats +2867.3%
Contains more Carbs +1883.7%
Contains more Other +68.7%
Contains more Water +7714.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
2
:
1
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3146.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8827.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Chow mein
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.571 g
Coriander
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3146.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8827.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Coriander Opinion
Net carbs 69.1g 0.87g Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 2.13g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 0.52g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 3.67g Chow mein
Calories 475kcal 23kcal Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g 0.87g Coriander
Fiber 3.7g 2.8g Chow mein
Calcium 20mg 67mg Coriander
Iron 4.73mg 1.77mg Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 26mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 161mg 48mg Chow mein
Potassium 120mg 521mg Coriander
Sodium 1174mg 46mg Coriander
Zinc 1.4mg 0.5mg Chow mein
Copper 0.167mg 0.225mg Coriander
Manganese 0.426mg Coriander
Selenium 43µg 0.9µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 0IU 6748IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.3mg 2.5mg Coriander
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.067mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.162mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 1.114mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.149mg Coriander
Folate 106µg 62µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 1.4µg 310µg Coriander
Trans Fat 0.8g 0g Coriander
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.275g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.04g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Coriander
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
126%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 1128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.215g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/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.