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Chow mein vs. Spinach pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chow mein and Spinach pasta different?

  • Chow mein is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B3, while Spinach pasta is higher in Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chow mein covers your daily need of Sodium 50% more than Spinach pasta.
  • Chow mein contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than Spinach pasta. Chow mein contains 2.229g of Saturated Fat, while Spinach pasta contains 0.483g.
  • Spinach pasta is lower in Sodium.

Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased types were used 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.
Chow mein
Chow mein
3
:
6
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta
Contains more Iron +43.3%
Contains more Calcium +115%
Contains more Magnesium +21.2%
Contains more Potassium +126.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Copper +18%
Equal in Phosphorus - 148
Equal in Zinc - 1.4
Chow mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 178% 38% 69% 11% 154% 39% 56% 0% 235%
Spinach pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 124% 45% 64% 24% 4% 39% 66% 102% 0%
Contains more Iron +43.3%
Contains more Calcium +115%
Contains more Magnesium +21.2%
Contains more Potassium +126.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Copper +18%
Equal in Phosphorus - 148
Equal in Zinc - 1.4

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
5
:
6
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.4%
Contains more Folate +67%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.609
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.398
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%
Spinach pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 0% 153% 92% 65% 42% 73% 133% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.4%
Contains more Folate +67%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.609
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.398

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
3
:
2
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta
Contains more Fats +634.8%
Contains more Carbs +30.7%
Contains more Other +202.4%
Contains more Protein +38.8%
Contains more Water +2450.8%
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
Spinach pasta
11% 2% 56% 30%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 2.1 g
Carbs: 55.72 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +634.8%
Contains more Carbs +30.7%
Contains more Other +202.4%
Contains more Protein +38.8%
Contains more Water +2450.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
2
:
1
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1254.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +664.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Chow mein
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.571 g
Spinach pasta
30% 41% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.483 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.659 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.467 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1254.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +664.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Spinach pasta Opinion
Net carbs 69.1g 55.72g Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 11.26g Spinach pasta
Fats 15.43g 2.1g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 55.72g Chow mein
Calories 475kcal 289kcal Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g Spinach pasta
Fiber 3.7g Chow mein
Calcium 20mg 43mg Spinach pasta
Iron 4.73mg 3.3mg Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 63mg Spinach pasta
Phosphorus 161mg 148mg Chow mein
Potassium 120mg 272mg Spinach pasta
Sodium 1174mg 27mg Spinach pasta
Zinc 1.4mg 1.4mg
Copper 0.167mg 0.197mg Spinach pasta
Manganese 0.781mg Spinach pasta
Selenium 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Spinach pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 25µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin E 2.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.609mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.398mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 3.46mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.688mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.315mg Spinach pasta
Folate 106µg 177µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.15mg Spinach pasta
Threonine 0.352mg Spinach pasta
Isoleucine 0.488mg Spinach pasta
Leucine 0.813mg Spinach pasta
Lysine 0.336mg Spinach pasta
Methionine 0.208mg Spinach pasta
Phenylalanine 0.56mg Spinach pasta
Valine 0.544mg Spinach pasta
Histidine 0.237mg Spinach pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0.8g Spinach pasta
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.483g Spinach pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.659g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.467g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Spinach pasta
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
51%
Spinach pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
48%
Spinach pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 1147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.746g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
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.
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 pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169729/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.