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Chow mein vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chow mein and Lambsquarters?

  • Chow mein is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Lambsquarters are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 89% more.
  • Chow mein has 48 times more Selenium than Lambsquarters. While Chow mein has 43µg of Selenium, Lambsquarters have only 0.9µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lambsquarters are lower.

We used Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Lambsquarters, raw types 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.
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 24% 93% 40% 45% 98% 12% 31% 5.6% 102% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more IronIron +294.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4677.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1445%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +276.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%

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 267% 696% 0% 0% 40% 102% 23% 5.5% 63% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +261.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +395.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +479.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +253.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +149.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.44mg
~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
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1828.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +897.3%
Contains more WaterWater +7044.1%
Contains more OtherOther +37.1%

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
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.351 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5852.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +917.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.4%

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 Lambsquarters
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 Lambsquarters Opinion
Calories 475kcal 43kcal Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 4.2g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 0.8g Chow mein
Vitamin C 0mg 80mg Lambsquarters
Net carbs 69.1g 3.3g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 7.3g Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 34mg Chow mein
Calcium 20mg 309mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 120mg 452mg Lambsquarters
Iron 4.73mg 1.2mg Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g Lambsquarters
Fiber 3.7g 4g Lambsquarters
Copper 0.167mg 0.293mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 1.4mg 0.44mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 161mg 72mg Chow mein
Sodium 1174mg 43mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 0IU 11600IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 0µg 580µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 2.3mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.782mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 43µg 0.9µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.16mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 1.2mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.092mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.274mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Folate 106µg 30µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0.8g 0g Lambsquarters
Choline 8.7mg Chow mein
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.059g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.15g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.351g Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.038mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Lambsquarters
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
94%
Lambsquarters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
45%
Lambsquarters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 1131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters 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. Lambsquarters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/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.