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Chow mein vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chow mein and Basil?

  • Chow mein is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Iron, yet Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Copper, and Vitamin C.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 345% more.
  • Chow mein has 294 times more Sodium than Basil. While Chow mein has 1174mg of Sodium, Basil has only 4mg.

We used Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Basil, fresh types 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 37% 6% 11% 177% 56% 38% 69% 153% 0% 235%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more IronIron +49.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +785%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +130.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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%
Basil
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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 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +453.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +559.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +155%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +29528.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +31%
~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
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2310.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2647.2%
Contains more OtherOther +65.3%
Contains more WaterWater +7701.7%

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
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10046.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +818%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.2%

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 Basil
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Basil Opinion
Calories 475kcal 23kcal Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 3.15g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 0.64g Chow mein
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Net carbs 69.1g 1.05g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 2.65g Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 64mg Basil
Calcium 20mg 177mg Basil
Potassium 120mg 295mg Basil
Iron 4.73mg 3.17mg Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 3.7g 1.6g Chow mein
Copper 0.167mg 0.385mg Basil
Zinc 1.4mg 0.81mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 161mg 56mg Chow mein
Sodium 1174mg 4mg Basil
Vitamin A 0IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A 0µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.8mg Chow mein
Manganese 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 43µg 0.3µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.034mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.076mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 0.902mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.209mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.155mg Basil
Vitamin K 1.4µg 414.8µg Basil
Folate 106µg 68µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0.8g 0g Basil
Choline 8.7mg 11.4mg Basil
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.088g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.389g Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Fructose 0.02g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Basil
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
121%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.188g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.