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Peppermint vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peppermint and Chow mein?

  • Peppermint is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Copper, Fiber, and Potassium, yet Chow mein is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Chow mein's daily need coverage for Sodium is 50% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Peppermint is lower.

We used Peppermint, 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.
Peppermint
Peppermint
7
:
3
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Calcium +1115%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +374.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Copper +97%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.5%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Equal in Iron - 4.73
Peppermint
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
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 +1115%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +374.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Copper +97%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.5%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Equal in Iron - 4.73

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.
Peppermint
Peppermint
4
:
6
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +604.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.7%
Equal in Folate - 106
Peppermint
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
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 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +604.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.7%
Equal in Folate - 106

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peppermint
Peppermint
1
:
4
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Water +6565.3%
Contains more Protein +116.3%
Contains more Fats +1541.5%
Contains more Carbs +388.9%
Contains more Other +40.1%
Peppermint
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 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 +6565.3%
Contains more Protein +116.3%
Contains more Fats +1541.5%
Contains more Carbs +388.9%
Contains more Other +40.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peppermint
Peppermint
1
:
2
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26957.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +603%
Peppermint
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 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 -89%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26957.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +603%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppermint 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 Peppermint Chow mein Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 69.1g Chow mein
Protein 3.75g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.94g 15.43g Chow mein
Carbs 14.89g 72.8g Chow mein
Calories 70kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 3.7g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 20mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 4.73mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 52mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 161mg Chow mein
Potassium 569mg 120mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 1174mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Copper 0.329mg 0.167mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 4248IU 0IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 0µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 2.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.11mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 106µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint
Trans Fat 0g 0.8g Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 2.229g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 3.571g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint 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
51%
Peppermint
45%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 1143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.983g)
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 - $3.2)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.