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

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Summary of differences between Chow mein and Drumstick tree

  • Chow mein has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Folate, while Drumstick tree has more Vitamin C.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need of Vitamin C 157% more than Chow mein.
  • Chow mein contains 68 times more Saturated Fat than Drumstick tree. While Chow mein contains 2.229g of Saturated Fat, Drumstick tree contains only 0.033g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Drumstick pods, 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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.6%
Contains more IronIron +1213.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +211.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +222%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6042.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +284.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%

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 470% 4.4% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +990.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +468.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +859.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.12mg
~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% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +286.2%
Contains more FatsFats +7615%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +753.5%
Contains more OtherOther +155.7%
Contains more WaterWater +7374.6%

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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8653.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118933.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.5%

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 tree
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 tree Opinion
Calories 475kcal 37kcal Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 2.1g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 0.2g Chow mein
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Net carbs 69.1g 5.33g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 8.53g Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 45mg Chow mein
Calcium 20mg 30mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 120mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Iron 4.73mg 0.36mg Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.7g 3.2g Chow mein
Copper 0.167mg 0.084mg Chow mein
Zinc 1.4mg 0.45mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 161mg 50mg Chow mein
Sodium 1174mg 42mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 0IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 2.3mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.259mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 43µg 0.7µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.053mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.074mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 0.62mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Folate 106µg 44µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0.8g 0g Drumstick tree
Choline 8.7mg Chow mein
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.102g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.003g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Drumstick tree
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 1132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.196g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree 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 tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.