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Chow mein vs. Somen noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chow mein and Somen noodles

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Phosphorus, Copper, and Magnesium in Chow mein is higher than in Somen noodles.
  • Chow mein covers your daily Iron needs 53% more than Somen noodles.
  • Somen noodles has 89 times less Saturated Fat than Chow mein. Chow mein has 2.229g of Saturated Fat, while Somen noodles has 0.025g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked.

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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
8
:
2
Somen noodles
Somen noodles
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +809.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains more Phosphorus +496.3%
Contains more Potassium +313.8%
Contains more Zinc +536.4%
Contains more Copper +568%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Chow mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 178% 38% 69% 11% 154% 39% 56% 0% 235%
Somen noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 20% 2% 12% 3% 22% 6% 9% 33% 0%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +809.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains more Phosphorus +496.3%
Contains more Potassium +313.8%
Contains more Zinc +536.4%
Contains more Copper +568%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%

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
8
:
0
Somen noodles
Somen noodles
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2790%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6034%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +746.2%
Contains more Folate +5200%
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%
Somen noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 8% 2% 11% 3% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2790%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6034%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +746.2%
Contains more Folate +5200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
4
:
1
Somen noodles
Somen noodles
Contains more Protein +102.8%
Contains more Fats +8472.2%
Contains more Carbs +164.3%
Contains more Other +570.3%
Contains more Water +5655.1%
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
Somen noodles
4% 28% 68%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 27.54 g
Water: 67.91 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +102.8%
Contains more Fats +8472.2%
Contains more Carbs +164.3%
Contains more Other +570.3%
Contains more Water +5655.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
2
:
1
Somen noodles
Somen noodles
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42419%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4791.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Chow mein
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.571 g
Somen noodles
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42419%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4791.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Somen noodles Opinion
Net carbs 69.1g 27.54g Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 4g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 0.18g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 27.54g Chow mein
Calories 475kcal 131kcal Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g Somen noodles
Fiber 3.7g Chow mein
Calcium 20mg 8mg Chow mein
Iron 4.73mg 0.52mg Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 2mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 161mg 27mg Chow mein
Potassium 120mg 29mg Chow mein
Sodium 1174mg 161mg Somen noodles
Zinc 1.4mg 0.22mg Chow mein
Copper 0.167mg 0.025mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.251mg Somen noodles
Selenium 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin E 2.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.02mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.033mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 0.097mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.172mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.013mg Chow mein
Folate 106µg 2µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.051mg Somen noodles
Threonine 0.106mg Somen noodles
Isoleucine 0.155mg Somen noodles
Leucine 0.274mg Somen noodles
Lysine 0.077mg Somen noodles
Methionine 0.062mg Somen noodles
Phenylalanine 0.194mg Somen noodles
Valine 0.171mg Somen noodles
Histidine 0.081mg Somen noodles
Trans Fat 0.8g Somen noodles
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.025g Somen noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.021g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.073g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Somen noodles
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
2%
Somen noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
11%
Somen noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1013mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Somen noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168909/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.