Chow mein vs. Collard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chow mein and collard Greens
- Chow mein has more selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and folate; however, collard Greens are higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Collard Greens cover your daily vitamin K needs 338% more than chow mein.
- Collard Greens contain 86 times less selenium than chow mein. Chow mein contains 43µg of selenium, while collard Greens contain 0.5µg.
- Collard Greens have less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +147.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +318.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +227.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +508.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +403.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +8500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +605% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +161.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1345% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +297.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +934.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +144.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +562.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +28942.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +341.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.11 g
Fats:
15.43 g
Carbs:
72.8 g
Water:
1.18 g
Other:
2.48 g
Protein:
2.71 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
5.65 g
Water:
90.18 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +199.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2043.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1188.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +235.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +7542.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.229 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.571 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.047 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.173 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +34242.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1964.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 406.6µg | 338% |
| Selenium | 43µg | 0.5µg | 77% |
| Sodium | 1174mg | 15mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.578mg | 0.04mg | 45% |
| Iron | 4.73mg | 1.13mg | 45% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 380µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.95mg | 0.575mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.421mg | 0.106mg | 24% |
| Fats | 15.43g | 0.72g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.571g | 0.173g | 23% |
| Folate | 106µg | 16µg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.929g | 0.026g | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.51mg | 22% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 33kcal | 22% |
| Carbs | 72.8g | 5.65g | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18.2mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 32mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.167mg | 0.051mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 141mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.4mg | 0.23mg | 11% |
| Protein | 8.11g | 2.71g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.229g | 0.047g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 2.3mg | 0.88mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 21mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.533mg | 0.218mg | 6% |
| Choline | 8.7mg | 38.4mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 4g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.128mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.1g | 1.65g | N/A |
| Potassium | 120mg | 117mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.71g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
103%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Collard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Collard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 1159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Collard Greens is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.182g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Collard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.