Chow mein vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chow mein and mustard Greens
- Chow mein has more selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and folate; however, mustard Greens has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for mustard Greens is 493% higher.
- Mustard Greens has 130 times less sodium than chow mein. Chow mein has 1174mg of sodium, while mustard Greens has 9mg.
- Chow mein has a higher glycemic index than mustard Greens.
Food types used in this article are Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +443.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +536.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +283.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7066.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +490% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1309.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +568.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1274.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +344.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1077.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2075% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +42235.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.11 g
Fats:
15.43 g
Carbs:
72.8 g
Water:
1.18 g
Other:
2.48 g
Protein:
2.56 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
4.51 g
Water:
91.78 g
Other:
0.68 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +216.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3183% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1514.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +264.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +7678% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.229 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.571 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.012 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.046 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8017.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7663% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 592.7µg | 493% |
| Selenium | 43µg | 0.6µg | 77% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 618µg | 69% |
| Sodium | 1174mg | 9mg | 51% |
| Iron | 4.73mg | 0.87mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.578mg | 0.041mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.95mg | 0.433mg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 25.3mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.421mg | 0.063mg | 28% |
| Folate | 106µg | 9µg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.571g | 0.046g | 24% |
| Carbs | 72.8g | 4.51g | 23% |
| Fats | 15.43g | 0.47g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.929g | 0.11g | 22% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 26kcal | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 42mg | 17% |
| Protein | 8.11g | 2.56g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.4mg | 0.22mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 118mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.229g | 0.012g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 13mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.533mg | 0.12mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 2g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 2.3mg | 1.78mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.167mg | 0.146mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.7mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 162mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.1g | 2.51g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.71g | 1.41g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.8g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
144%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 1165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.217g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chow mein is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)