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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 C, Vitamin A RAE, 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.
Chow mein
Chow mein
5
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5
Garden cress
Garden cress
Contains more Iron +263.8%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.8%
Contains more Zinc +508.7%
Contains more Selenium +4677.8%
Contains more Calcium +305%
Contains more Potassium +405%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.17
Chow mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 178% 38% 69% 11% 154% 39% 56% 0% 235%
Garden cress
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Contains more Iron +263.8%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.8%
Contains more Zinc +508.7%
Contains more Selenium +4677.8%
Contains more Calcium +305%
Contains more Potassium +405%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.17

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.
Chow mein
Chow mein
6
:
4
Garden cress
Garden cress
Contains more Vitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +622.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +495%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Folate +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +38607.1%
Chow mein
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 46% 0% 0% 145% 98% 112% 32% 26% 80% 0% 4%
Garden cress
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 416% 14% 0% 230% 20% 60% 19% 15% 57% 60% 0% 1355%
Contains more Vitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +622.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +495%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Folate +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +38607.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
4
:
1
Garden cress
Garden cress
Contains more Protein +211.9%
Contains more Fats +2104.3%
Contains more Carbs +1223.6%
Contains more Other +37.8%
Contains more Water +7476.3%
Chow mein
8% 15% 73% 2%
Protein: 8.11 g
Fats: 15.43 g
Carbs: 72.8 g
Water: 1.18 g
Other: 2.48 g
Garden cress
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +211.9%
Contains more Fats +2104.3%
Contains more Carbs +1223.6%
Contains more Other +37.8%
Contains more Water +7476.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
2
:
1
Garden cress
Garden cress
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3636%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1466.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Chow mein
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.571 g
Garden cress
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3636%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1466.2%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Chow mein Garden cress
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Garden cress Opinion
Net carbs 69.1g 4.4g Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 2.6g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 0.7g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 5.5g Chow mein
Calories 475kcal 32kcal Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g 4.4g Garden cress
Fiber 3.7g 1.1g Chow mein
Calcium 20mg 81mg Garden cress
Iron 4.73mg 1.3mg Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 38mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 161mg 76mg Chow mein
Potassium 120mg 606mg Garden cress
Sodium 1174mg 14mg Garden cress
Zinc 1.4mg 0.23mg Chow mein
Copper 0.167mg 0.17mg Garden cress
Manganese 0.553mg Garden cress
Selenium 43µg 0.9µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 0IU 6917IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 346µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.7mg Chow mein
Vitamin C 0mg 69mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.08mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.26mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 1mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.242mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.247mg Garden cress
Folate 106µg 80µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 1.4µg 541.9µg Garden cress
Trans Fat 0.8g 0g Garden cress
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.023g Garden cress
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.239g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.228g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Garden cress
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
45%
Chow mein
187%
Garden cress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
33%
Garden cress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 1160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.206g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
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.

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. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/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.