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Chow mein vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chow mein and Borage?

  • Chow mein is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Phosphorus, yet Borage is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chow mein's daily need coverage for Selenium is 77% higher.
  • Chow mein has 15 times more Sodium than Borage. Chow mein has 1174mg of Sodium, while Borage has 80mg.

We used Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Borage, 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%
Borage
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 28% 41% 124% 43% 5.5% 23% 10% 46% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +43.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4677.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +365%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +291.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~52mg

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%
Borage
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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 117% 252% 0% 0% 15% 35% 17% 2.5% 19% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +715.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~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
Borage
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2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +350.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2104.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2279.1%
Contains more OtherOther +72.2%
Contains more WaterWater +7781.4%

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
Borage
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35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4131.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3176.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.4%

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 Borage
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 Chow mein Borage Opinion
Calories 475kcal 21kcal Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 1.8g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 0.7g Chow mein
Vitamin C 0mg 35mg Borage
Net carbs 69.1g 3.06g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 3.06g Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 52mg
Calcium 20mg 93mg Borage
Potassium 120mg 470mg Borage
Iron 4.73mg 3.3mg Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g Borage
Fiber 3.7g Chow mein
Copper 0.167mg 0.13mg Chow mein
Zinc 1.4mg 0.2mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 161mg 53mg Chow mein
Sodium 1174mg 80mg Borage
Vitamin A 0IU 4200IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 210µg Borage
Vitamin E 2.3mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.349mg Borage
Selenium 43µg 0.9µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.06mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.15mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 0.9mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.041mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.084mg Chow mein
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Folate 106µg 13µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0.8g 0g Borage
Choline 8.7mg Chow mein
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.17g Borage
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.211g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.109g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Borage
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
36%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
36%
Borage

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?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Borage
Borage contains less Sodium (difference - 1094mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Borage
Borage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.059g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
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 ($)

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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.