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Egg noodles vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Egg noodles and Chow mein

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Fiber in Chow mein is higher than in Egg noodles.
  • Chow mein covers your daily need of Iron 52% more than Egg noodles.
  • The amount of Sodium in Egg noodles is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, egg, unenriched, cooked, without added salt 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.
Egg noodles
Egg noodles
2
:
8
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +688.3%
Contains more Magnesium +147.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.8%
Contains more Potassium +215.8%
Contains more Zinc +115.4%
Contains more Copper +70.4%
Contains more Selenium +79.9%
Egg noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Chow mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 178% 38% 69% 11% 154% 39% 56% 0% 235%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +688.3%
Contains more Magnesium +147.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.8%
Contains more Potassium +215.8%
Contains more Zinc +115.4%
Contains more Copper +70.4%
Contains more Selenium +79.9%

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.
Egg noodles
Egg noodles
3
:
8
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1826.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2005%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.1%
Contains more Folate +1414.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Egg noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 8% 5% 8% 16% 11% 6% 12% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1826.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2005%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.1%
Contains more Folate +1414.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg noodles
Egg noodles
1
:
4
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Water +5639.8%
Contains more Protein +78.6%
Contains more Fats +645.4%
Contains more Carbs +189.3%
Contains more Other +396%
Egg noodles
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 +5639.8%
Contains more Protein +78.6%
Contains more Fats +645.4%
Contains more Carbs +189.3%
Contains more Other +396%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg noodles
Egg noodles
1
:
2
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1436.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.9%
Egg noodles
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 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 -81.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1436.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg noodles Chow mein
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg noodles Chow mein Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 69.1g Chow mein
Protein 4.54g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 2.07g 15.43g Chow mein
Carbs 25.16g 72.8g Chow mein
Calories 138kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Sugar 0.4g 5.71g Egg noodles
Fiber 1.2g 3.7g Chow mein
Calcium 12mg 20mg Chow mein
Iron 0.6mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Magnesium 21mg 52mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 76mg 161mg Chow mein
Potassium 38mg 120mg Chow mein
Sodium 5mg 1174mg Egg noodles
Zinc 0.65mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Copper 0.098mg 0.167mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.315mg Egg noodles
Selenium 23.9µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Egg noodles
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Egg noodles
Vitamin E 0.17mg 2.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Egg noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Egg noodles
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.11mg Chow mein
Folate 7µg 106µg Chow mein
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Egg noodles
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.043mg Egg noodles
Threonine 0.138mg Egg noodles
Isoleucine 0.19mg Egg noodles
Leucine 0.365mg Egg noodles
Lysine 0.137mg Egg noodles
Methionine 0.086mg Egg noodles
Phenylalanine 0.24mg Egg noodles
Valine 0.22mg Egg noodles
Histidine 0.121mg Egg noodles
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0.029g 0.8g Egg noodles
Saturated Fat 0.419g 2.229g Egg noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 3.571g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg noodles 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
6%
Egg noodles
45%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Egg noodles
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg noodles
Egg noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg noodles
Egg noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg noodles
Egg noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Egg noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168926/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.