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Fireweed vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fireweed and Chow mein different?

  • Fireweed is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin A RAE, while Chow mein is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chow mein covers your daily need of Selenium 77% more than Fireweed.
  • Fireweed is lower in Sodium.

Fireweed, 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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
7
:
3
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Calcium +2045%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +311.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Contains more Copper +91.6%
Contains more Iron +97.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.1%
Contains more Selenium +4677.8%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 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 +2045%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +311.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Contains more Copper +91.6%
Contains more Iron +97.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.1%
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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
5
:
5
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +474.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1651.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Equal in Folate - 106
Fireweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +474.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1651.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Equal in Folate - 106

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
2
:
3
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Water +5898.3%
Contains more Protein +72.2%
Contains more Fats +461.1%
Contains more Carbs +278.8%
Equal in Other - 2.48
Fireweed
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 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 +5898.3%
Contains more Protein +72.2%
Contains more Fats +461.1%
Contains more Carbs +278.8%
Equal in Other - 2.48

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed 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 Fireweed Chow mein Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 69.1g Chow mein
Protein 4.71g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 2.75g 15.43g Chow mein
Carbs 19.22g 72.8g Chow mein
Calories 103kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 3.7g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 20mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Magnesium 156mg 52mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 161mg Chow mein
Potassium 494mg 120mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 1174mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 1.4mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.167mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 3598IU 0IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 0µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 2.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.533mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.11mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 106µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0g 0.8g Fireweed
Saturated Fat 2.229g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed 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
55%
Fireweed
45%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 1140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.