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Chow mein vs. Marrow-stem Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chow mein and Marrow-stem Kale

  • Chow mein has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Marrow-stem Kale has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Marrow-stem Kale is 363% higher.
  • Marrow-stem Kale has 69 times less Sodium than Chow mein. Chow mein has 1174mg of Sodium, while Marrow-stem Kale has 17mg.

Food types used in this article are Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Collards, 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.
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 19% 70% 19% 18% 15% 5.7% 11% 2.2% 86% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.6%
Contains more IronIron +906.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +263%
Contains more ZincZinc +566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +544%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3207.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1060%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%

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 118% 301% 45% 0% 14% 30% 14% 16% 38% 0% 1093% 97% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +970.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +701.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31121.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~2.26mg
~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% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 5.42 g
Water: 89.62 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +168.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2429.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1243.2%
Contains more OtherOther +86.5%
Contains more WaterWater +7494.9%

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% 10% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.055 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.201 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29663.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1676.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.5%

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 Marrow-stem Kale
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 Marrow-stem Kale Opinion
Calories 475kcal 32kcal Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 3.02g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 0.61g Chow mein
Vitamin C 0mg 35.3mg Marrow-stem Kale
Net carbs 69.1g 1.42g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 5.42g Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 27mg Chow mein
Calcium 20mg 232mg Marrow-stem Kale
Potassium 120mg 213mg Marrow-stem Kale
Iron 4.73mg 0.47mg Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g 0.46g Marrow-stem Kale
Fiber 3.7g 4g Marrow-stem Kale
Copper 0.167mg 0.046mg Chow mein
Zinc 1.4mg 0.21mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 161mg 25mg Chow mein
Sodium 1174mg 17mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A 0IU 5019IU Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A 0µg 251µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin E 2.3mg 2.26mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.658mg Marrow-stem Kale
Selenium 43µg 1.3µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.054mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.13mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 0.742mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.267mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.165mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin K 1.4µg 437.1µg Marrow-stem Kale
Folate 106µg 129µg Marrow-stem Kale
Trans Fat 0.8g 0g Marrow-stem Kale
Choline 8.7mg 23.2mg Marrow-stem Kale
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.055g Marrow-stem Kale
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.03g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.201g Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.031mg Marrow-stem Kale
Threonine 0.086mg Marrow-stem Kale
Isoleucine 0.1mg Marrow-stem Kale
Leucine 0.151mg Marrow-stem Kale
Lysine 0.117mg Marrow-stem Kale
Methionine 0.033mg Marrow-stem Kale
Phenylalanine 0.087mg Marrow-stem Kale
Valine 0.12mg Marrow-stem Kale
Histidine 0.047mg Marrow-stem Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Marrow-stem Kale
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
137%
Marrow-stem Kale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
25%
Marrow-stem Kale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 1157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale 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. Marrow-stem Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170406/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.