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Chow mein vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chow mein and Spinach

  • Chow mein has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Spinach has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Spinach's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 410% higher.
  • Spinach contains 29 times less Selenium than Chow mein. Chow mein contains 43µg of Selenium, while Spinach contains 1.5µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Spinach is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 62% 41% 41% 134% 58% 21% 24% 9.1% 122% 8.2%
Contains more IronIron +32.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2766.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +67.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +580%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +288.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
~equal in Copper ~0.174mg

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 33% 629% 42% 0% 24% 54% 9.2% 8.7% 56% 0% 1234% 110% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +508.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35157.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +126.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~2.08mg
~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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +173.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5834.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1841.3%
Contains more OtherOther +37%
Contains more WaterWater +7629.7%

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
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +148716.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3176.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.1%

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 Spinach
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 Spinach Opinion
Calories 475kcal 23kcal Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 2.97g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 0.26g Chow mein
Vitamin C 0mg 9.8mg Spinach
Net carbs 69.1g 1.35g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 3.75g Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 87mg Spinach
Calcium 20mg 136mg Spinach
Potassium 120mg 466mg Spinach
Iron 4.73mg 3.57mg Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g 0.43g Spinach
Fiber 3.7g 2.4g Chow mein
Copper 0.167mg 0.174mg Spinach
Zinc 1.4mg 0.76mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 161mg 56mg Chow mein
Sodium 1174mg 70mg Spinach
Vitamin A 0IU 10481IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 524µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.3mg 2.08mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.935mg Spinach
Selenium 43µg 1.5µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.095mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.236mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 0.49mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.145mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.242mg Spinach
Vitamin K 1.4µg 493.6µg Spinach
Folate 106µg 146µg Spinach
Trans Fat 0.8g 0g Spinach
Choline 8.7mg 19.7mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.043g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.006g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.109g Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.04mg Spinach
Threonine 0.127mg Spinach
Isoleucine 0.152mg Spinach
Leucine 0.231mg Spinach
Lysine 0.182mg Spinach
Methionine 0.055mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.134mg Spinach
Valine 0.168mg Spinach
Histidine 0.066mg Spinach

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Spinach
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
170%
Spinach
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
52%
Spinach

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach
Spinach contains less Sodium (difference - 1104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.186g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.