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Chives vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chives and Chow mein different?

  • Chives are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A, however, Chow mein is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chives is 176% higher.
  • Chives have less Sodium.

Chives, 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.
Chives
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 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 +360%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more IronIron +195.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4677.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.167mg

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.
Chives
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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 194% 261% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15092.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +995.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +641%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +819.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~106µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 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 +7582.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +148%
Contains more FatsFats +2013.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1573.6%
Contains more OtherOther +148%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
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29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.571 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +9298.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1237.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Chow mein Opinion
Calories 30kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Protein 3.27g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.73g 15.43g Chow mein
Vitamin C 58.1mg 0mg Chives
Net carbs 1.85g 69.1g Chow mein
Carbs 4.35g 72.8g Chow mein
Magnesium 42mg 52mg Chow mein
Calcium 92mg 20mg Chives
Potassium 296mg 120mg Chives
Iron 1.6mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Sugar 1.85g 5.71g Chives
Fiber 2.5g 3.7g Chow mein
Copper 0.157mg 0.167mg Chow mein
Zinc 0.56mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 58mg 161mg Chow mein
Sodium 3mg 1174mg Chives
Vitamin A 4353IU 0IU Chives
Vitamin A 218µg 0µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg 2.3mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.11mg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg 1.4µg Chives
Folate 105µg 106µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0g 0.8g Chives
Choline 5.2mg 8.7mg Chow mein
Saturated Fat 0.146g 2.229g Chives
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 3.571g Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chives 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
91%
Chives
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chow mein
Chow mein is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 1171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.