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Chow mein vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chow mein and Lettuce?

  • Chow mein is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Folate, yet Lettuce is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin A.
  • Lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 104% higher.
  • Chow mein has 72 times more Selenium than Lettuce. Chow mein has 43µg of Selenium, while Lettuce has 0.6µg.
  • Lettuce contains less Sodium.

We used Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Lettuce, green leaf, raw types in this comparison.

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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 9.3% 11% 17% 32% 9.7% 4.9% 12% 3.7% 33% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more IronIron +450%
Contains more CopperCopper +475.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +677.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +455.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7066.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%

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 31% 444% 4.4% 0% 18% 18% 7% 8% 21% 0% 316% 29% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +725.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +297.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8921.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +56.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +496.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10186.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2436.6%
Contains more OtherOther +287.5%
Contains more WaterWater +7949.2%

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
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.082 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +148716.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4254.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.1%

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 Lettuce
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 Lettuce Opinion
Calories 475kcal 15kcal Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 1.36g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 0.15g Chow mein
Vitamin C 0mg 9.2mg Lettuce
Net carbs 69.1g 1.57g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 2.87g Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 13mg Chow mein
Calcium 20mg 36mg Lettuce
Potassium 120mg 194mg Lettuce
Iron 4.73mg 0.86mg Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g 0.78g Lettuce
Fiber 3.7g 1.3g Chow mein
Copper 0.167mg 0.029mg Chow mein
Zinc 1.4mg 0.18mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 161mg 29mg Chow mein
Sodium 1174mg 28mg Lettuce
Vitamin A 0IU 7405IU Lettuce
Vitamin A 0µg 370µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.22mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.25mg Lettuce
Selenium 43µg 0.6µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.07mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.08mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 0.375mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.134mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.09mg Chow mein
Vitamin K 1.4µg 126.3µg Lettuce
Folate 106µg 38µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0.8g 0g Lettuce
Choline 8.7mg 13.6mg Lettuce
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.02g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.006g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.082g Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.009mg Lettuce
Threonine 0.059mg Lettuce
Isoleucine 0.084mg Lettuce
Leucine 0.079mg Lettuce
Lysine 0.084mg Lettuce
Methionine 0.016mg Lettuce
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Lettuce
Valine 0.07mg Lettuce
Histidine 0.022mg Lettuce
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Lettuce
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
69%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 1146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.209g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.