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Chow mein vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chow mein and Chives different?

  • Chow mein is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Chives are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chives is 176% higher.
  • Chow mein contains 391 times more Sodium than Chives. While Chow mein contains 1174mg of Sodium, Chives contain only 3mg.

Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Chives, raw 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.
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%
Chives
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more IronIron +195.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4677.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +360%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.157mg

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%
Chives
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%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15092.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~105µg

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
Chives
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +148%
Contains more FatsFats +2013.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1573.6%
Contains more OtherOther +148%
Contains more WaterWater +7582.2%

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
Chives
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +9298.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1237.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.4%

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 Chives
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 Chow mein Chives Opinion
Calories 475kcal 30kcal Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 3.27g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 0.73g Chow mein
Vitamin C 0mg 58.1mg Chives
Net carbs 69.1g 1.85g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 4.35g Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 42mg Chow mein
Calcium 20mg 92mg Chives
Potassium 120mg 296mg Chives
Iron 4.73mg 1.6mg Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g 1.85g Chives
Fiber 3.7g 2.5g Chow mein
Copper 0.167mg 0.157mg Chow mein
Zinc 1.4mg 0.56mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 161mg 58mg Chow mein
Sodium 1174mg 3mg Chives
Vitamin A 0IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.21mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 43µg 0.9µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.078mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.115mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 0.647mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.324mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.138mg Chives
Vitamin K 1.4µg 212.7µg Chives
Folate 106µg 105µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0.8g 0g Chives
Choline 8.7mg 5.2mg Chow mein
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.146g Chives
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.095g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.267g 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
Chow mein Chives
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
91%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
29%
Chives

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. Chow mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168905/nutrients
  2. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.