Chow mein vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chow mein and parsley
- Chow mein has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, parsley is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, and iron.
- Parsley covers your daily vitamin K needs 1366% more than chow mein.
- Parsley has 430 times less selenium than chow mein. Chow mein has 43µg of selenium, while parsley has 0.1µg.
- Parsley contains less sodium.
- Chow mein has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chow mein is 47, while the glycemic index of parsley is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Parsley, fresh.
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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 CopperCopper | +12.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +177.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +590% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +361.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
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 | +206.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +572.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +329.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +353.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +117042.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +47.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +173.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1853.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1050.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +7333.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2926.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2779.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.1% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1640µg | 1366% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 133mg | 148% |
| Selenium | 43µg | 0.1µg | 78% |
| Sodium | 1174mg | 56mg | 49% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 421µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.578mg | 0.086mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.95mg | 1.313mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.421mg | 0.098mg | 25% |
| Fats | 15.43g | 0.79g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.571g | 0.124g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.929g | 0.295g | 22% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 36kcal | 22% |
| Carbs | 72.8g | 6.33g | 22% |
| Iron | 4.73mg | 6.2mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 58mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 554mg | 13% |
| Folate | 106µg | 152µg | 12% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 138mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.229g | 0.132g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 2.3mg | 0.75mg | 10% |
| Protein | 8.11g | 2.97g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 1.4mg | 1.07mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.533mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.167mg | 0.149mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 3.3g | 2% |
| Choline | 8.7mg | 12.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.1g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.71g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 1118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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