Borage vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Borage and Chow mein?
- Borage is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Chow mein is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Phosphorus.
- Chow mein's daily need coverage for Selenium is 77% higher.
- Borage contains less Sodium.
We used Borage, raw and Noodles, chinese, chow mein types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +365% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +291.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +203.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4677.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +863.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +561.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +715.4% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +7781.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +350.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2104.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2279.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4131.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3176.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 21kcal | 475kcal |
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| Protein | 1.8g | 8.11g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 15.43g |
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| Vitamin C | 35mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.06g | 69.1g |
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| Carbs | 3.06g | 72.8g |
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| Magnesium | 52mg | 52mg | |
| Calcium | 93mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 470mg | 120mg |
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| Iron | 3.3mg | 4.73mg |
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| Sugar | 5.71g |
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| Fiber | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.167mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 1.4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 53mg | 161mg |
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| Sodium | 80mg | 1174mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4200IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 210µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.3mg |
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| Manganese | 0.349mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 43µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.578mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.421mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 5.95mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg | 0.533mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 106µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.8g |
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| Choline | 8.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.17g | 2.229g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.211g | 8.929g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 3.571g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
36%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
78%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chow mein is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chow mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Borage contains less Sodium (difference - 1094mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Borage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.059g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)