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Chow mein vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chow mein and chrysanthemum

  • Chow mein has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, chrysanthemum is richer in vitamin K, folate, potassium, and vitamin A.
  • Chrysanthemum covers your daily vitamin K needs 291% more than chow mein.
  • Chrysanthemum has 11 times less vitamin B3 than chow mein. Chow mein has 5.95mg of vitamin B3, while chrysanthemum has 0.531mg.
  • Chrysanthemum contains less sodium.
  • Chow mein has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chow mein is 47, while the glycemic index of chrysanthemum is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Chrysanthemum, garland, 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 23% 35% 50% 86% 46% 19% 23% 15% 123% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +106.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +198.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +485%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +372.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%

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 4.7% 39% 0% 0% 33% 33% 10% 13% 41% 0% 875% 133% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +344.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1020.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +24900%
Contains more FolateFolate +67%
~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
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2655.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2310.6%
Contains more OtherOther +49.4%
Contains more WaterWater +7645.8%

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 Chrysanthemum
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Chrysanthemum DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.4µg 350µg 291%
Selenium 43µg 78%
Sodium 1174mg 118mg 46%
Manganese 0.943mg 41%
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.13mg 37%
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 0.531mg 34%
Iron 4.73mg 2.29mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 24%
Calories 475kcal 24kcal 23%
Fats 15.43g 0.56g 23%
Carbs 72.8g 3.02g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.929g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.144mg 21%
Folate 106µg 177µg 18%
Vitamin E 2.3mg 15%
Phosphorus 161mg 54mg 15%
Potassium 120mg 567mg 13%
Vitamin A 0µg 116µg 13%
Protein 8.11g 3.36g 10%
Calcium 20mg 117mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.229g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.221mg 6%
Zinc 1.4mg 0.71mg 6%
Magnesium 52mg 32mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.176mg 5%
Copper 0.167mg 0.137mg 3%
Fiber 3.7g 3g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Choline 8.7mg 2%
Net carbs 69.1g 0.02g N/A
Sugar 5.71g N/A
Trans fat 0.8g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Chrysanthemum
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%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum contains less Sodium (difference - 1056mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chow mein
Chow mein is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.