Chow mein vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chow mein and garden cress?
- Chow mein is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet garden cress is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium.
- Garden cress's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 450% higher.
- Chow mein has 84 times more sodium than garden cress. Chow mein has 1174mg of sodium, while garden cress has 14mg.
We used Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Cress, garden, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +36.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +263.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +508.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4677.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +305% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +405% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
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 | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +622.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +495% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +124.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38607.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +124.1% |
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:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
5.5 g
Water:
89.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +211.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2104.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1223.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +7476.3% |
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
0.023 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.228 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3636% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1466.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 541.9µg | 450% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 69mg | 77% |
| Selenium | 43µg | 0.9µg | 77% |
| Sodium | 1174mg | 14mg | 50% |
| Iron | 4.73mg | 1.3mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.578mg | 0.08mg | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 346µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.95mg | 1mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.553mg | 24% | |
| Fats | 15.43g | 0.7g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.929g | 0.239g | 22% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 32kcal | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.571g | 0.228g | 22% |
| Carbs | 72.8g | 5.5g | 22% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 606mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 76mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.421mg | 0.26mg | 12% |
| Protein | 8.11g | 2.6g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 2.3mg | 0.7mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.4mg | 0.23mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.247mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.1g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.229g | 0.023g | 10% |
| Folate | 106µg | 80µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 81mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.533mg | 0.242mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.7mg | 19.5mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 69.1g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.71g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.167mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.8g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
150%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden cress is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 1160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garden cress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.206g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress 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.
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.