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Butterbur vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are butterbur and chow mein different?

  • Butterbur is higher in vitamin C and potassium; however, chow mein is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for chow mein is 77% higher.
  • Butterbur has less sodium.

Butterbur, (fuki), raw and Noodles, chinese, chow mein are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 31% 58% 3.8% 34% 4.4% 5.1% 0.91% 36% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 6% 11% 177% 56% 38% 69% 153% 0% 235%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +415%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +445.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +271.4%
Contains more IronIron +4630%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1241.7%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 105% 1% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 3.8% 1.9% 22% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 46% 0% 145% 97% 112% 32% 25% 0% 3.5% 80% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2790%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2005%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2875%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1565.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +960%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
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 WaterWater +7908.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1979.5%
Contains more FatsFats +38475%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1916.6%
Contains more OtherOther +69.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterbur Chow mein DV% diff.
Selenium 0.9µg 43µg 77%
Iron 0.1mg 4.73mg 58%
Sodium 7mg 1174mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.578mg 47%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 5.95mg 36%
Vitamin C 31.5mg 0mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.421mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 24%
Fats 0.04g 15.43g 24%
Folate 10µg 106µg 24%
Calories 14kcal 475kcal 23%
Carbs 3.61g 72.8g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.929g 22%
Phosphorus 12mg 161mg 21%
Potassium 655mg 120mg 16%
Fiber 3.7g 15%
Protein 0.39g 8.11g 15%
Vitamin E 2.3mg 15%
Manganese 0.274mg 12%
Zinc 0.16mg 1.4mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.229g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.533mg 10%
Magnesium 14mg 52mg 9%
Calcium 103mg 20mg 8%
Copper 0.103mg 0.167mg 7%
Choline 8.7mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 3.61g 69.1g N/A
Sugar 5.71g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.8g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butterbur Chow mein
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Butterbur
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chow mein
Chow mein is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chow mein
Chow mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 1167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur 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 ($)

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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.