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Chow mein vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chow mein and Leek different?

  • Chow mein is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Leek is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Chow mein is 76% higher.
  • Chow mein contains 59 times more Sodium than Leek. While Chow mein contains 1174mg of Sodium, Leek contains only 20mg.

Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw are the varieties 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
6
:
4
Leek
Leek
Contains more Iron +125.2%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +360%
Contains more Zinc +1066.7%
Contains more Copper +39.2%
Contains more Selenium +4200%
Contains more Calcium +195%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Chow mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 178% 38% 69% 11% 154% 39% 56% 0% 235%
Leek
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Iron +125.2%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +360%
Contains more Zinc +1066.7%
Contains more Copper +39.2%
Contains more Selenium +4200%
Contains more Calcium +195%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%

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.
Chow mein
Chow mein
6
:
4
Leek
Leek
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +863.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.7%
Contains more Folate +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +3257.1%
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%
Leek
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +863.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.7%
Contains more Folate +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +3257.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
4
:
1
Leek
Leek
Contains more Protein +440.7%
Contains more Fats +5043.3%
Contains more Carbs +414.5%
Contains more Other +136.2%
Contains more Water +6933.9%
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
Leek
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +440.7%
Contains more Fats +5043.3%
Contains more Carbs +414.5%
Contains more Other +136.2%
Contains more Water +6933.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
2
:
1
Leek
Leek
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2051.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Chow mein
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.571 g
Leek
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2051.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Leek Opinion
Net carbs 69.1g 12.35g Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 1.5g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 0.3g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 14.15g Chow mein
Calories 475kcal 61kcal Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g 3.9g Leek
Fiber 3.7g 1.8g Chow mein
Calcium 20mg 59mg Leek
Iron 4.73mg 2.1mg Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 28mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 161mg 35mg Chow mein
Potassium 120mg 180mg Leek
Sodium 1174mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 1.4mg 0.12mg Chow mein
Copper 0.167mg 0.12mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 43µg 1µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 0IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.92mg Chow mein
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.06mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.03mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 0.4mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.14mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.233mg Leek
Folate 106µg 64µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 1.4µg 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg Leek
Threonine 0.063mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.052mg Leek
Leucine 0.096mg Leek
Lysine 0.078mg Leek
Methionine 0.018mg Leek
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Leek
Valine 0.056mg Leek
Histidine 0.025mg Leek
Trans Fat 0.8g 0g Leek
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.04g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.004g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.166g Chow mein

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Leek
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
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 1154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.