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Chow mein vs. Drumstick leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chow mein and Drumstick leaves

  • Chow mein has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Drumstick leaves are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Drumstick leaves covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 84% more than Chow mein.
  • Drumstick leaves contain 130 times less Sodium than Chow mein. Chow mein contains 1174mg of Sodium, while Drumstick leaves contain 9mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Drumstick leaves, 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 30% 56% 30% 150% 35% 16% 48% 1.2% 139% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more IronIron +18.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +59%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4677.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%

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 172% 454% 0% 0% 64% 152% 42% 7.5% 277% 0% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +124.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +326.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +165%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +990.9%
~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
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more FatsFats +1002.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +779.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.9%
Contains more WaterWater +6566.1%
~equal in Other ~2.26g

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 Drumstick leaves
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 Drumstick leaves Opinion
Calories 475kcal 64kcal Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 9.4g Drumstick leaves
Fats 15.43g 1.4g Chow mein
Vitamin C 0mg 51.7mg Drumstick leaves
Net carbs 69.1g 6.28g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 8.28g Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 42mg Chow mein
Calcium 20mg 185mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 120mg 337mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 4.73mg 4mg Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 3.7g 2g Chow mein
Copper 0.167mg 0.105mg Chow mein
Zinc 1.4mg 0.6mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 161mg 112mg Chow mein
Sodium 1174mg 9mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 0IU 7564IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 0µg 378µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 2.3mg Chow mein
Manganese 1.063mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 43µg 0.9µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.257mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.66mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 2.22mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.125mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 1.2mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Folate 106µg 40µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0.8g 0g Drumstick leaves
Choline 8.7mg Chow mein
Saturated Fat 2.229g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.144mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.411mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.451mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.791mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.537mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.123mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.487mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.611mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.196mg Drumstick leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Drumstick leaves
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
92%
Drumstick leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
51%
Drumstick leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 1165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves 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. Drumstick leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168416/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.