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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% 0% 10% 0% 13% 21% 7.5% 10% 17% 0% 484% 12% 2.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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 KVitamin K +13714.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~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 DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.4µg 193.4µg 160%
Selenium 43µg 0.6µg 77%
Sodium 1174mg 17mg 50%
Iron 4.73mg 1.22mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.05mg 44%
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 0.4mg 35%
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.09mg 25%
Fats 15.43g 0.4g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.156g 23%
Folate 106µg 16µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.929g 0.056g 22%
Calories 475kcal 34kcal 22%
Carbs 72.8g 6.5g 22%
Phosphorus 161mg 49mg 16%
Protein 8.11g 1.9g 12%
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.51mg 12%
Copper 0.167mg 0.07mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.229g 0.067g 10%
Zinc 1.4mg 0.52mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.169mg 7%
Magnesium 52mg 23mg 7%
Manganese 0.137mg 6%
Fiber 3.7g 2.4g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.072mg 3%
Potassium 120mg 212mg 3%
Choline 8.7mg 5.3mg 1%
Net carbs 69.1g 4.1g N/A
Calcium 20mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 5.71g 2.18g N/A
Trans fat 0.8g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.081mg 0%
Leucine 0.113mg 0%
Lysine 0.095mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
51%
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.