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Chow mein vs. Egg noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chow mein and egg noodles

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin E, phosphorus, and fiber in chow mein is higher than in egg noodles.
  • Chow mein covers your daily need for iron, 52% more than egg noodles.
  • Chow mein contains 235 times more sodium than egg noodles. While chow mein contains 1174mg of sodium, egg noodles contains only 5mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Noodles, egg, unenriched, cooked, without added salt.

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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 15% 3.6% 3.4% 23% 33% 18% 33% 0.65% 41% 130%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +147.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +215.8%
Contains more IronIron +688.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%

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 0% 2% 3.4% 1.5% 7.5% 4.6% 7.5% 16% 11% 11% 0% 5.3% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1826.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2005%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1414.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +195.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.6%
Contains more FatsFats +645.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +189.3%
Contains more OtherOther +396%
Contains more WaterWater +5639.8%

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
27% 37% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1436.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +546.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Egg noodles DV% diff.
Iron 4.73mg 0.6mg 52%
Sodium 1174mg 5mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.03mg 46%
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 0.4mg 35%
Selenium 43µg 23.9µg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.02mg 31%
Folate 106µg 7µg 25%
Fats 15.43g 2.07g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.929g 0.581g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.552g 20%
Calories 475kcal 138kcal 17%
Carbs 72.8g 25.16g 16%
Manganese 0.315mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.17mg 14%
Phosphorus 161mg 76mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Fiber 3.7g 1.2g 10%
Saturated fat 2.229g 0.419g 8%
Copper 0.167mg 0.098mg 8%
Magnesium 52mg 21mg 7%
Protein 8.11g 4.54g 7%
Zinc 1.4mg 0.65mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.263mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.046mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Choline 8.7mg 25.7mg 3%
Potassium 120mg 38mg 2%
Calcium 20mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 69.1g 23.96g N/A
Sugar 5.71g 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.8g 0.029g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.138mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0%
Leucine 0.365mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 0%
Histidine 0.121mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Egg noodles
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
6%
Egg noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
30%
Egg noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg noodles
Egg noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg noodles
Egg noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg noodles
Egg noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chow mein
Chow mein is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chow mein
Chow mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Egg noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168926/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.