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Chow mein vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chow mein and Lemongrass

  • Chow mein has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Lemongrass is higher in Iron, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Chow mein covers your daily Selenium needs 77% more than Lemongrass.
  • Lemongrass contains 196 times less Sodium than Chow mein. Chow mein contains 1174mg of Sodium, while Lemongrass contains 6mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Lemon grass (citronella), 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.
Chow mein
Chow mein
2
:
8
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Phosphorus +59.4%
Contains more Selenium +6042.9%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +72.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +502.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Copper +59.3%
Chow mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 178% 38% 69% 11% 154% 39% 56% 0% 235%
Lemongrass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.4%
Contains more Selenium +6042.9%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +72.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +502.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Copper +59.3%

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
8
:
2
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Vitamin B1 +789.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +440.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +966%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Lemongrass
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +789.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +440.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +966%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
4
:
1
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Protein +345.6%
Contains more Fats +3049%
Contains more Carbs +187.6%
Contains more Other +37.8%
Contains more Water +5881.4%
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
Lemongrass
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +345.6%
Contains more Fats +3049%
Contains more Carbs +187.6%
Contains more Other +37.8%
Contains more Water +5881.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
2
:
1
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16435.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2000.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Chow mein
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.571 g
Lemongrass
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16435.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2000.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 69.1g 25.31g Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 1.82g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 0.49g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 25.31g Chow mein
Calories 475kcal 99kcal Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g Lemongrass
Fiber 3.7g Chow mein
Calcium 20mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 4.73mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 52mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 161mg 101mg Chow mein
Potassium 120mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 1174mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 1.4mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.167mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 43µg 0.7µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin E 2.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.065mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.135mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 1.101mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.05mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.08mg Chow mein
Folate 106µg 75µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0.8g 0g Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.054g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.17g Chow mein

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Lemongrass
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
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 1168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chow mein
Chow mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.