Chow mein vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chow mein and pasta?
- Chow mein is richer than pasta in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, folate, and copper.
- Chow mein's daily need coverage for sodium is 51% more.
- Chow mein has 15 times more saturated fat than pasta. While chow mein has 2.229g of saturated fat, pasta has only 0.15g.
- The amount of sodium in pasta is lower.
We used Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this article.
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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 | +188.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +314.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +155.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +176.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +499.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +191.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +223.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +65.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1369.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +192% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +700% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5710.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7100.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +732.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.3% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 43µg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 1174mg | 6mg | 51% |
| Iron | 4.73mg | 1.14mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.95mg | 0.992mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.578mg | 0.209mg | 31% |
| Fats | 15.43g | 1.05g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.929g | 0.124g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.421mg | 0.15mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.571g | 0.429g | 21% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 131kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 72.8g | 24.93g | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 15% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.3mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 63mg | 14% |
| Folate | 106µg | 64µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 10% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.229g | 0.15g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 18mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.167mg | 0.093mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.4mg | 0.56mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.533mg | 0.183mg | 7% |
| Protein | 8.11g | 5.15g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.034mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.7mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 20mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 69.1g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.71g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 1168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.079g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chow mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $3)
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