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Chow mein vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chow mein and Scallion

  • Chow mein has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , however, Scallion has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Scallion is 171% higher.
  • Scallion has 73 times less Sodium than Chow mein. Chow mein has 1174mg of Sodium, while Scallion has 16mg.

Food types used in this article are Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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
6
:
4
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Iron +219.6%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +335.1%
Contains more Zinc +259%
Contains more Copper +101.2%
Contains more Selenium +7066.7%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Potassium +130%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Chow mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 178% 38% 69% 11% 154% 39% 56% 0% 235%
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Iron +219.6%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +335.1%
Contains more Zinc +259%
Contains more Copper +101.2%
Contains more Selenium +7066.7%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Potassium +130%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Chow mein
Chow mein
7
:
3
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Vitamin E +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +950.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +610.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.3%
Contains more Folate +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +14685.7%
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%
Scallion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Contains more Vitamin E +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +950.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +610.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.3%
Contains more Folate +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +14685.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
4
:
1
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Protein +343.2%
Contains more Fats +8021.1%
Contains more Carbs +891.8%
Contains more Other +206.2%
Contains more Water +7512.7%
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
Scallion
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +343.2%
Contains more Fats +8021.1%
Contains more Carbs +891.8%
Contains more Other +206.2%
Contains more Water +7512.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
2
:
1
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32970.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4725.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Chow mein
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.571 g
Scallion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32970.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4725.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

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 Scallion
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 69.1g 4.74g Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 1.83g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 0.19g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 7.34g Chow mein
Calories 475kcal 32kcal Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g 2.33g Scallion
Fiber 3.7g 2.6g Chow mein
Calcium 20mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 4.73mg 1.48mg Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 20mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 161mg 37mg Chow mein
Potassium 120mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 1174mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 1.4mg 0.39mg Chow mein
Copper 0.167mg 0.083mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 43µg 0.6µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 0IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.55mg Chow mein
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.055mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.08mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 0.525mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.075mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.061mg Chow mein
Folate 106µg 64µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 1.4µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg Scallion
Trans Fat 0.8g 0g Scallion
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.027g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.074g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Scallion
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
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 1158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chow mein
Chow mein is relatively richer in minerals
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.