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Dandelion greens vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Dandelion greens and Chow mein

  • Dandelion greens have more Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Calcium, however, Chow mein is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Folate.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 648% more than Chow mein.
  • Dandelion greens contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Dandelion greens, raw and Noodles, chinese, chow mein.

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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 26% 56% 35% 116% 57% 11% 28% 9.9% 45% 2.7%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +835%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +230.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more IronIron +52.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +241.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8500%
~equal in Copper ~0.167mg

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 117% 610% 69% 0% 48% 60% 15% 5% 58% 0% 1946% 20% 19%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +55500%
Contains more CholineCholine +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +638.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +534.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +292.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
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 WaterWater +7154.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +200.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2104.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +691.3%
Contains more OtherOther +37.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.571 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +63678.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1067%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dandelion greens 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 Dandelion greens Chow mein Opinion
Calories 45kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Protein 2.7g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.7g 15.43g Chow mein
Vitamin C 35mg 0mg Dandelion greens
Net carbs 5.7g 69.1g Chow mein
Carbs 9.2g 72.8g Chow mein
Magnesium 36mg 52mg Chow mein
Calcium 187mg 20mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 120mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Sugar 0.71g 5.71g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 3.7g Chow mein
Copper 0.171mg 0.167mg Dandelion greens
Zinc 0.41mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 66mg 161mg Chow mein
Sodium 76mg 1174mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 10161IU 0IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 508µg 0µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 2.3mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.11mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 1.4µg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 106µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0g 0.8g Dandelion greens
Choline 35.3mg 8.7mg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g 2.229g Dandelion greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 3.571g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Chow mein
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
228%
Dandelion greens
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens contains less Sodium (difference - 1098mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.059g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens 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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.