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Chow mein vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chow mein and Purslane

  • Chow mein has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Purslane is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Chow mein covers your daily Selenium needs 77% more than Purslane.
  • Purslane has 26 times less Sodium than Chow mein. Chow mein has 1174mg of Sodium, while Purslane has 45mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Purslane, 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 49% 20% 44% 75% 38% 4.6% 19% 5.9% 40% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +137.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +723.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +265.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4677.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +311.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%

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.
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 70% 79% 0% 0% 12% 26% 9% 2.2% 17% 0% 0% 9% 7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1129.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1380.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.1%
~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
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +299.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4186.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2047.5%
Contains more OtherOther +82.4%
Contains more WaterWater +7769.5%

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 Purslane
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Purslane Opinion
Calories 475kcal 20kcal Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 2.03g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 0.36g Chow mein
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Purslane
Net carbs 69.1g 3.39g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 3.39g Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 68mg Purslane
Calcium 20mg 65mg Purslane
Potassium 120mg 494mg Purslane
Iron 4.73mg 1.99mg Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g Purslane
Fiber 3.7g Chow mein
Copper 0.167mg 0.113mg Chow mein
Zinc 1.4mg 0.17mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 161mg 44mg Chow mein
Sodium 1174mg 45mg Purslane
Vitamin A 0IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin E 2.3mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 43µg 0.9µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.047mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.112mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 0.48mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.036mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.073mg Chow mein
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Folate 106µg 12µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0.8g 0g Purslane
Choline 8.7mg 12.8mg Purslane
Saturated Fat 2.229g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Purslane
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
18%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 1129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/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.