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Chow mein vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chow mein and coriander different?

  • Chow mein is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, while coriander is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Coriander covers your daily need for vitamin K, 257% more than chow mein.
  • Chow mein contains 48 times more selenium than coriander. Chow mein contains 43µg of selenium, while coriander contains 0.9µg.
  • Coriander is lower in sodium.
  • Chow mein has a higher glycemic index (47) than coriander (32).

Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 20% 46% 66% 75% 14% 21% 6% 56% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more IronIron +167.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4677.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +235%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +334.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%

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 90% 112% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +762.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +159.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +434.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +71%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22042.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~2.5mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.57mg
~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
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +280.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2867.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1883.7%
Contains more OtherOther +68.7%
Contains more WaterWater +7714.4%

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
4% 84% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3146.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8827.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.4µg 310µg 257%
Selenium 43µg 0.9µg 77%
Sodium 1174mg 46mg 49%
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.067mg 43%
Vitamin A 0µg 337µg 37%
Iron 4.73mg 1.77mg 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg 30%
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 1.114mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.04g 24%
Calories 475kcal 23kcal 23%
Fats 15.43g 0.52g 23%
Carbs 72.8g 3.67g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.929g 0.275g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.162mg 20%
Manganese 0.426mg 19%
Phosphorus 161mg 48mg 16%
Potassium 120mg 521mg 12%
Protein 8.11g 2.13g 12%
Folate 106µg 62µg 11%
Saturated fat 2.229g 0.014g 10%
Zinc 1.4mg 0.5mg 8%
Copper 0.167mg 0.225mg 6%
Magnesium 52mg 26mg 6%
Calcium 20mg 67mg 5%
Fiber 3.7g 2.8g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.149mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.57mg 1%
Choline 8.7mg 12.8mg 1%
Vitamin E 2.3mg 2.5mg 1%
Net carbs 69.1g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 5.71g 0.87g 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 Coriander
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
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 1128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.215g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (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 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.
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. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/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.