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Chow mein vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chow mein and Welsh onion?

  • Chow mein is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Phosphorus, yet Welsh onion is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Welsh onion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 160% higher.
  • Chow mein has 72 times more Selenium than Welsh onion. Chow mein has 43µg of Selenium, while Welsh onion has 0.6µg.
  • Welsh onion contains less Sodium.

We used Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Onions, welsh, raw 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 16% 5.4% 19% 46% 23% 14% 21% 2.2% 18% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +126.1%
Contains more IronIron +287.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +169.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +228.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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 90% 70% 10% 0% 13% 21% 7.5% 10% 17% 0% 484% 12% 2.9%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +351%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1056%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +367.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +562.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13714.3%
~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
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +326.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3757.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1020%
Contains more OtherOther +254.3%
Contains more WaterWater +7569.5%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.156 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15844.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2189.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97%

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 Welsh onion
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Welsh onion Opinion
Calories 475kcal 34kcal Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 1.9g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 0.4g Chow mein
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg Welsh onion
Net carbs 69.1g 4.1g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 6.5g Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 23mg Chow mein
Calcium 20mg 18mg Chow mein
Potassium 120mg 212mg Welsh onion
Iron 4.73mg 1.22mg Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g 2.18g Welsh onion
Fiber 3.7g 2.4g Chow mein
Copper 0.167mg 0.07mg Chow mein
Zinc 1.4mg 0.52mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 161mg 49mg Chow mein
Sodium 1174mg 17mg Welsh onion
Vitamin A 0IU 1160IU Welsh onion
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.51mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.137mg Welsh onion
Selenium 43µg 0.6µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.05mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.09mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 0.4mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.169mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.072mg Chow mein
Vitamin K 1.4µg 193.4µg Welsh onion
Folate 106µg 16µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0.8g 0g Welsh onion
Choline 8.7mg 5.3mg Chow mein
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.067g Welsh onion
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.056g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.156g Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.021mg Welsh onion
Threonine 0.074mg Welsh onion
Isoleucine 0.081mg Welsh onion
Leucine 0.113mg Welsh onion
Lysine 0.095mg Welsh onion
Methionine 0.021mg Welsh onion
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Welsh onion
Valine 0.084mg Welsh onion
Histidine 0.033mg Welsh onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Welsh onion
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
57%
Welsh onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
17%
Welsh onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 1157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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)

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. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/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.