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Chow mein vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chow mein and amaranth leaves?

  • Chow mein is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2, yet amaranth leaves are richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 949% higher.
  • Chow mein has 59 times more sodium than amaranth leaves. Chow mein has 1174mg of sodium, while amaranth leaves have 20mg.

We used Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Amaranth leaves, raw 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 65% 54% 87% 54% 25% 21% 2.6% 115% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +103.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +222%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4677.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +975%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +409.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~55mg
~equal in Copper ~0.162mg

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 0% 0% 46% 0% 145% 97% 112% 32% 25% 0% 3.5% 80% 4.7%
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 144% 49% 0% 0% 6.8% 36% 12% 3.8% 44% 0% 2850% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2040.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +804.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +732.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +81328.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 15% 73% 2%
Protein: 8.11 g
Fats: 15.43 g
Carbs: 72.8 g
Water: 1.18 g
Other: 2.48 g
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +229.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4575.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1710.9%
Contains more OtherOther +65.3%
Contains more WaterWater +7670.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 61% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.229 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.571 g
29% 24% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.091 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.147 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11648.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2329.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chow mein Amaranth leaves
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
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Amaranth leaves DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1140µg 949%
Selenium 43µg 0.9µg 77%
Sodium 1174mg 20mg 50%
Vitamin C 0mg 43.3mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.027mg 46%
Manganese 0.885mg 38%
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 0.658mg 33%
Iron 4.73mg 2.32mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.147g 23%
Calories 475kcal 23kcal 23%
Fats 15.43g 0.33g 23%
Carbs 72.8g 4.02g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.929g 0.076g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.158mg 20%
Calcium 20mg 215mg 20%
Phosphorus 161mg 50mg 16%
Vitamin A 0µg 146µg 16%
Fiber 3.7g 15%
Vitamin E 2.3mg 15%
Potassium 120mg 611mg 14%
Protein 8.11g 2.46g 11%
Saturated fat 2.229g 0.091g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.064mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.192mg 6%
Zinc 1.4mg 0.9mg 5%
Folate 106µg 85µg 5%
Choline 8.7mg 2%
Magnesium 52mg 55mg 1%
Copper 0.167mg 0.162mg 1%
Net carbs 69.1g 4.02g N/A
Sugar 5.71g N/A
Trans fat 0.8g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.127mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.137mg 0%
Histidine 0.052mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Amaranth leaves
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
42%
Chow mein
247%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 1154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.138g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves 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 ($)
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. Chow mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168905/nutrients
  2. Amaranth leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168385/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.