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Spinach pasta vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spinach pasta and Chow mein different?

  • Spinach pasta is richer in Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, while Chow mein is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chow mein covers your daily need of Sodium 50% more than Spinach pasta.

Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased and Noodles, chinese, chow mein 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.
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta
6
:
3
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Calcium +115%
Contains more Magnesium +21.2%
Contains more Potassium +126.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Copper +18%
Contains more Iron +43.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 161
Equal in Zinc - 1.4
Spinach pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 124% 45% 64% 24% 4% 39% 66% 102% 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 +115%
Contains more Magnesium +21.2%
Contains more Potassium +126.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Copper +18%
Contains more Iron +43.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 161
Equal in Zinc - 1.4

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.
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta
6
:
5
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.4%
Contains more Folate +67%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.578
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.421
Spinach pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 0% 153% 92% 65% 42% 73% 133% 39% 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 B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.4%
Contains more Folate +67%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.578
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.421

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta
2
:
3
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Protein +38.8%
Contains more Water +2450.8%
Contains more Fats +634.8%
Contains more Carbs +30.7%
Contains more Other +202.4%
Spinach pasta
11% 2% 56% 30%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 2.1 g
Carbs: 55.72 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 0.82 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 Protein +38.8%
Contains more Water +2450.8%
Contains more Fats +634.8%
Contains more Carbs +30.7%
Contains more Other +202.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta
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2
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1254.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +664.7%
Spinach pasta
30% 41% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.483 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.659 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.467 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 -78.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1254.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +664.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach pasta Chow mein Opinion
Net carbs 55.72g 69.1g Chow mein
Protein 11.26g 8.11g Spinach pasta
Fats 2.1g 15.43g Chow mein
Carbs 55.72g 72.8g Chow mein
Calories 289kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g Spinach pasta
Fiber 3.7g Chow mein
Calcium 43mg 20mg Spinach pasta
Iron 3.3mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Magnesium 63mg 52mg Spinach pasta
Phosphorus 148mg 161mg Chow mein
Potassium 272mg 120mg Spinach pasta
Sodium 27mg 1174mg Spinach pasta
Zinc 1.4mg 1.4mg
Copper 0.197mg 0.167mg Spinach pasta
Manganese 0.781mg Spinach pasta
Selenium 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Spinach pasta
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 0µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin E 2.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.609mg 0.578mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 3.46mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.688mg 0.533mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B6 0.315mg 0.11mg Spinach pasta
Folate 177µg 106µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.15mg Spinach pasta
Threonine 0.352mg Spinach pasta
Isoleucine 0.488mg Spinach pasta
Leucine 0.813mg Spinach pasta
Lysine 0.336mg Spinach pasta
Methionine 0.208mg Spinach pasta
Phenylalanine 0.56mg Spinach pasta
Valine 0.544mg Spinach pasta
Histidine 0.237mg Spinach pasta
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0.8g Spinach pasta
Saturated Fat 0.483g 2.229g Spinach pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.659g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.467g 3.571g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach pasta 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%
Spinach pasta
45%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Spinach pasta
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 1147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.746g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Spinach pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169729/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.