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Parsley vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Parsley and Chow mein

  • Parsley has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron, however, Chow mein is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Parsley covers your daily Vitamin K needs 1366% more than Chow mein.
  • Parsley contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Parsley, fresh and Noodles, chinese, chow mein.

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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.
Parsley
Parsley
5
:
5
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Calcium +590%
Contains more Iron +31.1%
Contains more Potassium +361.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +12.1%
Contains more Selenium +42900%
Equal in Magnesium - 52
Parsley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
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 +590%
Contains more Iron +31.1%
Contains more Potassium +361.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +12.1%
Contains more Selenium +42900%
Equal in Magnesium - 52

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.
Parsley
Parsley
4
:
6
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +117042.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +572.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +353.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Parsley
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
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 Folate +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +117042.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +572.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +353.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsley
Parsley
1
:
4
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Water +7333.1%
Contains more Protein +173.1%
Contains more Fats +1853.2%
Contains more Carbs +1050.1%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Parsley
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 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 +7333.1%
Contains more Protein +173.1%
Contains more Fats +1853.2%
Contains more Carbs +1050.1%
Contains more Other +12.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsley
Parsley
1
:
2
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2926.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2779.8%
Parsley
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 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 -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2926.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2779.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsley Chow mein
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 Parsley Chow mein Opinion
Net carbs 3.03g 69.1g Chow mein
Protein 2.97g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.79g 15.43g Chow mein
Carbs 6.33g 72.8g Chow mein
Calories 36kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Sugar 0.85g 5.71g Parsley
Fiber 3.3g 3.7g Chow mein
Calcium 138mg 20mg Parsley
Iron 6.2mg 4.73mg Parsley
Magnesium 50mg 52mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 58mg 161mg Chow mein
Potassium 554mg 120mg Parsley
Sodium 56mg 1174mg Parsley
Zinc 1.07mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Copper 0.149mg 0.167mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.16mg Parsley
Selenium 0.1µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 8424IU 0IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 421µg 0µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.75mg 2.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin C 133mg 0mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.11mg Chow mein
Folate 152µg 106µg Parsley
Vitamin K 1640µg 1.4µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.045mg Parsley
Threonine 0.122mg Parsley
Isoleucine 0.118mg Parsley
Leucine 0.204mg Parsley
Lysine 0.181mg Parsley
Methionine 0.042mg Parsley
Phenylalanine 0.145mg Parsley
Valine 0.172mg Parsley
Histidine 0.061mg Parsley
Trans Fat 0g 0.8g Parsley
Saturated Fat 0.132g 2.229g Parsley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 3.571g Chow mein

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is better in case of low diet
Parsley 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
441%
Parsley
45%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 1118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.