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Marrow-stem Kale vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Marrow-stem Kale and Chow mein

  • Marrow-stem Kale has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, however, Chow mein has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Marrow-stem Kale is 363% higher.
  • Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Collards, 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 19% 70% 19% 18% 15% 5.7% 11% 2.2% 86% 7.1%
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 +1060%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.6%
Contains more IronIron +906.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +263%
Contains more ZincZinc +566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +544%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3207.7%

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.
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 118% 301% 45% 0% 14% 30% 14% 16% 38% 0% 1093% 97% 13%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31121.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +970.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +701.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~2.3mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 5.42 g
Water: 89.62 g
Other: 1.33 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 +7494.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +168.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2429.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1243.2%
Contains more OtherOther +86.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 10% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.055 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.201 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 -97.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29663.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1676.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marrow-stem Kale 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marrow-stem Kale Chow mein Opinion
Calories 32kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Protein 3.02g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.61g 15.43g Chow mein
Vitamin C 35.3mg 0mg Marrow-stem Kale
Net carbs 1.42g 69.1g Chow mein
Carbs 5.42g 72.8g Chow mein
Magnesium 27mg 52mg Chow mein
Calcium 232mg 20mg Marrow-stem Kale
Potassium 213mg 120mg Marrow-stem Kale
Iron 0.47mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Sugar 0.46g 5.71g Marrow-stem Kale
Fiber 4g 3.7g Marrow-stem Kale
Copper 0.046mg 0.167mg Chow mein
Zinc 0.21mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 25mg 161mg Chow mein
Sodium 17mg 1174mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A 5019IU 0IU Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A RAE 251µg 0µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin E 2.26mg 2.3mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.658mg Marrow-stem Kale
Selenium 1.3µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 0.742mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.267mg 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.11mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin K 437.1µg 1.4µg Marrow-stem Kale
Folate 129µg 106µg Marrow-stem Kale
Trans Fat 0g 0.8g Marrow-stem Kale
Choline 23.2mg 8.7mg Marrow-stem Kale
Saturated Fat 0.055g 2.229g Marrow-stem Kale
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.201g 3.571g Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.031mg Marrow-stem Kale
Threonine 0.086mg Marrow-stem Kale
Isoleucine 0.1mg Marrow-stem Kale
Leucine 0.151mg Marrow-stem Kale
Lysine 0.117mg Marrow-stem Kale
Methionine 0.033mg Marrow-stem Kale
Phenylalanine 0.087mg Marrow-stem Kale
Valine 0.12mg Marrow-stem Kale
Histidine 0.047mg Marrow-stem Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marrow-stem Kale 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
137%
Marrow-stem Kale
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Marrow-stem Kale
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 1157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale 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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Marrow-stem Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170406/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.