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Garden cress vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Garden cress and Chow mein?

  • Garden cress is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium, yet Chow mein is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Garden cress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 450% higher.
  • Garden cress contains less Sodium.

We used Cress, garden, raw and Noodles, chinese, chow mein 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.
Garden cress
Garden cress
5
:
5
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Calcium +305%
Contains more Potassium +405%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Iron +263.8%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.8%
Contains more Zinc +508.7%
Contains more Selenium +4677.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.167
Garden cress
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 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 +305%
Contains more Potassium +405%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Iron +263.8%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.8%
Contains more Zinc +508.7%
Contains more Selenium +4677.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.167

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.
Garden cress
Garden cress
4
:
6
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +38607.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +622.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +495%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Folate +32.5%
Garden cress
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 416% 14% 0% 230% 20% 60% 19% 15% 57% 60% 0% 1355%
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 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +38607.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +622.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +495%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Folate +32.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garden cress
Garden cress
1
:
4
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Water +7476.3%
Contains more Protein +211.9%
Contains more Fats +2104.3%
Contains more Carbs +1223.6%
Contains more Other +37.8%
Garden cress
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 +7476.3%
Contains more Protein +211.9%
Contains more Fats +2104.3%
Contains more Carbs +1223.6%
Contains more Other +37.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garden cress
Garden cress
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2
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3636%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1466.2%
Garden cress
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 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%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3636%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1466.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garden cress Chow mein
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 Garden cress Chow mein Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 69.1g Chow mein
Protein 2.6g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.7g 15.43g Chow mein
Carbs 5.5g 72.8g Chow mein
Calories 32kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Sugar 4.4g 5.71g Garden cress
Fiber 1.1g 3.7g Chow mein
Calcium 81mg 20mg Garden cress
Iron 1.3mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Magnesium 38mg 52mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 76mg 161mg Chow mein
Potassium 606mg 120mg Garden cress
Sodium 14mg 1174mg Garden cress
Zinc 0.23mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Copper 0.17mg 0.167mg Garden cress
Manganese 0.553mg Garden cress
Selenium 0.9µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 6917IU 0IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 346µg 0µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.7mg 2.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin C 69mg 0mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 1mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.242mg 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.11mg Garden cress
Folate 80µg 106µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 541.9µg 1.4µg Garden cress
Trans Fat 0g 0.8g Garden cress
Saturated Fat 0.023g 2.229g Garden cress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.239g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 3.571g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Garden cress 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
187%
Garden cress
45%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Garden cress
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 1160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.206g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress 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. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/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.