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Chow mein vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chow mein and Taro leaves

  • Chow mein has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Taro leaves has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Potassium.
  • Taro leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin K 89% more than Chow mein.
  • Chow mein contains 391 times more Sodium than Taro leaves. While Chow mein contains 1174mg of Sodium, Taro leaves contain only 3mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Taro leaves, 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 32% 32% 57% 84% 90% 11% 26% 0.39% 93% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.6%
Contains more IronIron +110.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +241.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +168.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4677.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +435%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +440%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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 173% 290% 40% 0% 52% 105% 28% 5% 34% 0% 272% 95% 7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +534.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7657.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.456mg
~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
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1985.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +986.6%
Contains more OtherOther +29.2%
Contains more WaterWater +7159.3%

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
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.307 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14781.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1063.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Taro leaves Opinion
Calories 475kcal 42kcal Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 4.98g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 0.74g Chow mein
Vitamin C 0mg 52mg Taro leaves
Net carbs 69.1g 3g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 6.7g Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 45mg Chow mein
Calcium 20mg 107mg Taro leaves
Potassium 120mg 648mg Taro leaves
Iron 4.73mg 2.25mg Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g 3.01g Taro leaves
Fiber 3.7g 3.7g
Copper 0.167mg 0.27mg Taro leaves
Zinc 1.4mg 0.41mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 161mg 60mg Chow mein
Sodium 1174mg 3mg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 0IU 4825IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A 0µg 241µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.3mg 2.02mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.714mg Taro leaves
Selenium 43µg 0.9µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.209mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.456mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 1.513mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.084mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.146mg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 1.4µg 108.6µg Taro leaves
Folate 106µg 126µg Taro leaves
Trans Fat 0.8g 0g Taro leaves
Choline 8.7mg 12.8mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.151g Taro leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.06g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.307g Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.048mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Taro leaves
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
85%
Taro leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
43%
Taro leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 1171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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.
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. Taro leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168487/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.