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Coriander vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coriander and Chow mein different?

  • Coriander is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, while Chow mein is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Coriander covers your daily need of Vitamin K 257% more than Chow mein.
  • Coriander is lower in Sodium.

Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Noodles, chinese, chow mein 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.
Coriander
Coriander
5
:
5
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Calcium +235%
Contains more Potassium +334.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +34.7%
Contains more Iron +167.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +235.4%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Selenium +4677.8%
Coriander
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Chow mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 178% 38% 69% 11% 154% 39% 56% 0% 235%
Contains more Calcium +235%
Contains more Potassium +334.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +34.7%
Contains more Iron +167.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +235.4%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Selenium +4677.8%

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.
Coriander
Coriander
6
:
4
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +22042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +762.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +434.1%
Contains more Folate +71%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.533
Coriander
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 405% 50% 0% 90% 17% 38% 21% 35% 35% 47% 0% 776%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +22042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +762.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +434.1%
Contains more Folate +71%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.533

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coriander
Coriander
1
:
4
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Water +7714.4%
Contains more Protein +280.8%
Contains more Fats +2867.3%
Contains more Carbs +1883.7%
Contains more Other +68.7%
Coriander
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
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
Contains more Water +7714.4%
Contains more Protein +280.8%
Contains more Fats +2867.3%
Contains more Carbs +1883.7%
Contains more Other +68.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coriander
Coriander
1
:
2
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3146.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8827.5%
Coriander
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Chow mein
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.571 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3146.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8827.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coriander Chow mein
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 Coriander Chow mein Opinion
Net carbs 0.87g 69.1g Chow mein
Protein 2.13g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.52g 15.43g Chow mein
Carbs 3.67g 72.8g Chow mein
Calories 23kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Sugar 0.87g 5.71g Coriander
Fiber 2.8g 3.7g Chow mein
Calcium 67mg 20mg Coriander
Iron 1.77mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Magnesium 26mg 52mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 48mg 161mg Chow mein
Potassium 521mg 120mg Coriander
Sodium 46mg 1174mg Coriander
Zinc 0.5mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Copper 0.225mg 0.167mg Coriander
Manganese 0.426mg Coriander
Selenium 0.9µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 6748IU 0IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 337µg 0µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.5mg 2.3mg Coriander
Vitamin C 27mg 0mg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.533mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.11mg Coriander
Folate 62µg 106µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 310µg 1.4µg Coriander
Trans Fat 0g 0.8g Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.014g 2.229g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 3.571g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coriander Chow mein
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
126%
Coriander
45%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 1128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.215g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $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. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/nutrients
  2. Chow mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168905/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.