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Chow mein vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chow mein and rosemary?

  • Chow mein is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet rosemary is richer in fiber, calcium, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
  • Chow mein's daily need coverage for sodium is 50% higher.
  • Chow mein has 16 times more vitamin B1 than rosemary. Chow mein has 0.578mg of vitamin B1, while rosemary has 0.036mg.
  • Rosemary contains less sodium.
  • Chow mein has a lower glycemic index than rosemary.

We used Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Rosemary, fresh types in this comparison.

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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 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1485%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +456.7%
Contains more IronIron +40.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%

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 73% 49% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1505.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +552.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~109µg

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
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +145%
Contains more FatsFats +163.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +251.7%
Contains more WaterWater +5643.2%
~equal in Other ~2.36g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 61% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.229 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.571 g
58% 24% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +669.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +296.3%

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 Rosemary
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Rosemary DV% diff.
Selenium 43µg 78%
Sodium 1174mg 26mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.036mg 45%
Fiber 3.7g 14.1g 42%
Manganese 0.96mg 42%
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 0.912mg 31%
Calcium 20mg 317mg 30%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.8mg 24%
Iron 4.73mg 6.65mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.152mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.929g 1.16g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.901g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.336mg 17%
Calories 475kcal 131kcal 17%
Carbs 72.8g 20.7g 17%
Vitamin A 0µg 146µg 16%
Potassium 120mg 668mg 16%
Fats 15.43g 5.86g 15%
Vitamin E 2.3mg 15%
Copper 0.167mg 0.301mg 15%
Phosphorus 161mg 66mg 14%
Protein 8.11g 3.31g 10%
Magnesium 52mg 91mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.804mg 5%
Zinc 1.4mg 0.93mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.229g 2.838g 3%
Choline 8.7mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Folate 106µg 109µg 1%
Net carbs 69.1g 6.6g N/A
Sugar 5.71g N/A
Trans fat 0.8g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.136mg 0%
Leucine 0.249mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.165mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Rosemary
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
30%
Rosemary
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
75%
Rosemary

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 1148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.609g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.