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Chow mein vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chow mein and Cardoon

  • Cardoon has less Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Chow mein covers your daily Selenium needs 78% more than Cardoon.
  • Cardoon contains 203 times less Saturated Fat than Chow mein. Chow mein contains 2.229g of Saturated Fat, while Cardoon contains 0.011g.

Food varieties used in this article are Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Cardoon, raw.

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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 30% 21% 35% 26% 77% 4.6% 9.9% 22% 33% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more IronIron +575.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +723.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.5%

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 5.6% 20% 27% 0% 0% 51% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2790%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.116mg
~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
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1058.6%
Contains more FatsFats +15330%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1688.7%
Contains more OtherOther +119.5%
Contains more WaterWater +7866.1%

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
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +49505.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8609.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.5%

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 Cardoon
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Cardoon Opinion
Calories 475kcal 17kcal Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 0.7g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 0.1g Chow mein
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Cardoon
Net carbs 69.1g 2.47g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 4.07g Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 42mg Chow mein
Calcium 20mg 70mg Cardoon
Potassium 120mg 400mg Cardoon
Iron 4.73mg 0.7mg Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g Cardoon
Fiber 3.7g 1.6g Chow mein
Copper 0.167mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Zinc 1.4mg 0.17mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 161mg 23mg Chow mein
Sodium 1174mg 170mg Cardoon
Vitamin E 2.3mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.256mg Cardoon
Selenium 43µg 0.2µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.02mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.03mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 0.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.338mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.116mg Cardoon
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Folate 106µg 68µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0.8g 0g Cardoon
Choline 8.7mg Chow mein
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.018g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.041g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Cardoon
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
9%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chow mein
Chow mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardoon
Cardoon contains less Sodium (difference - 1004mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.218g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon 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.

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.