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Lettuce vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lettuce and Chow mein?

  • Lettuce is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Chow mein is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 104% higher.
  • Lettuce contains less Sodium.

We used Lettuce, green leaf, 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.
Lettuce
Lettuce
4
:
6
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Iron +450%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +455.2%
Contains more Zinc +677.8%
Contains more Copper +475.9%
Contains more Selenium +7066.7%
Lettuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
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 +80%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Iron +450%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +455.2%
Contains more Zinc +677.8%
Contains more Copper +475.9%
Contains more Selenium +7066.7%

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.
Lettuce
Lettuce
3
:
7
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +8921.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +725.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +297.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Folate +178.9%
Lettuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
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 K +8921.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +725.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +297.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Folate +178.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lettuce
Lettuce
1
:
4
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Water +7949.2%
Contains more Protein +496.3%
Contains more Fats +10186.7%
Contains more Carbs +2436.6%
Contains more Other +287.5%
Lettuce
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 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 +7949.2%
Contains more Protein +496.3%
Contains more Fats +10186.7%
Contains more Carbs +2436.6%
Contains more Other +287.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lettuce
Lettuce
1
:
2
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148716.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4254.9%
Lettuce
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 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 -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148716.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4254.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Chow mein Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 69.1g Chow mein
Protein 1.36g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.15g 15.43g Chow mein
Carbs 2.87g 72.8g Chow mein
Calories 15kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce
Sugar 0.78g 5.71g Lettuce
Fiber 1.3g 3.7g Chow mein
Calcium 36mg 20mg Lettuce
Iron 0.86mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Magnesium 13mg 52mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 29mg 161mg Chow mein
Potassium 194mg 120mg Lettuce
Sodium 28mg 1174mg Lettuce
Zinc 0.18mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Copper 0.029mg 0.167mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.25mg Lettuce
Selenium 0.6µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 7405IU 0IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 370µg 0µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg 2.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin C 9.2mg 0mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.11mg Chow mein
Folate 38µg 106µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 126.3µg 1.4µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Lettuce
Threonine 0.059mg Lettuce
Isoleucine 0.084mg Lettuce
Leucine 0.079mg Lettuce
Lysine 0.084mg Lettuce
Methionine 0.016mg Lettuce
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Lettuce
Valine 0.07mg Lettuce
Histidine 0.022mg Lettuce
Trans Fat 0g 0.8g Lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.02g 2.229g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 3.571g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce 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
75%
Lettuce
45%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 1146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.209g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.