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Chow mein vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chow mein and Fireweed different?

  • Chow mein is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Fireweed is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chow mein covers your daily need of Selenium 77% more than Fireweed.
  • Chow mein contains 35 times more Sodium than Fireweed. Chow mein contains 1174mg of Sodium, while Fireweed contains 34mg.

Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Fireweed, leaves, raw types were used in this article.

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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
3
:
7
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Iron +97.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.1%
Contains more Selenium +4677.8%
Contains more Calcium +2045%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +311.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Contains more Copper +91.6%
Chow mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 178% 38% 69% 11% 154% 39% 56% 0% 235%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Iron +97.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.1%
Contains more Selenium +4677.8%
Contains more Calcium +2045%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +311.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Contains more Copper +91.6%

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.
Chow mein
Chow mein
5
:
5
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1651.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +474.5%
Equal in Folate - 112
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%
Fireweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1651.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +474.5%
Equal in Folate - 112

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
3
:
2
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Protein +72.2%
Contains more Fats +461.1%
Contains more Carbs +278.8%
Contains more Water +5898.3%
Equal in Other - 2.54
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
Fireweed
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +72.2%
Contains more Fats +461.1%
Contains more Carbs +278.8%
Contains more Water +5898.3%
Equal in Other - 2.54

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 Fireweed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 69.1g 8.62g Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 4.71g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 2.75g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 19.22g Chow mein
Calories 475kcal 103kcal Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g Fireweed
Fiber 3.7g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 20mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 4.73mg 2.4mg Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 161mg 108mg Chow mein
Potassium 120mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 1174mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 1.4mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.167mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 43µg 0.9µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 0IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 2.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.033mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.137mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 4.674mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 106µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0.8g 0g Fireweed
Saturated Fat 2.229g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g Chow mein

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Chow mein Fireweed
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
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 1140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.