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Mustard Greens vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mustard Greens and chow mein

  • Mustard Greens has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C; however, chow mein has more selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for mustard Greens is 493% higher.
  • Mustard Greens is lower in sodium.
  • Chow mein has a higher glycemic index than mustard Greens.

Food types used in this article are Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 35% 14% 33% 49% 6% 18% 1.2% 0% 3.3%
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 +490%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more IronIron +443.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +536.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +283.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7066.7%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 84% 206% 36% 0% 10% 15% 8.1% 7.2% 23% 0% 1482% 6.8% 0.22%
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 KVitamin K +42235.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1309.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +568.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1274.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1077.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +2075%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 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 +7678%
Contains more ProteinProtein +216.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3183%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1514.2%
Contains more OtherOther +264.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 65% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.046 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 -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8017.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7663%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mustard Greens 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 Mustard Greens Chow mein DV% diff.
Vitamin K 592.7µg 1.4µg 493%
Selenium 0.6µg 43µg 77%
Vitamin A 618µg 0µg 69%
Sodium 9mg 1174mg 51%
Iron 0.87mg 4.73mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.578mg 45%
Vitamin B3 0.433mg 5.95mg 34%
Vitamin C 25.3mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.421mg 28%
Folate 9µg 106µg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 3.571g 24%
Carbs 4.51g 72.8g 23%
Fats 0.47g 15.43g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.11g 8.929g 22%
Calories 26kcal 475kcal 22%
Phosphorus 42mg 161mg 17%
Protein 2.56g 8.11g 11%
Zinc 0.22mg 1.4mg 11%
Calcium 118mg 20mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.012g 2.229g 10%
Magnesium 13mg 52mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.12mg 0.533mg 8%
Fiber 2g 3.7g 7%
Vitamin E 1.78mg 2.3mg 3%
Copper 0.146mg 0.167mg 2%
Choline 0.4mg 8.7mg 2%
Potassium 162mg 120mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.11mg 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 69.1g N/A
Sugar 1.41g 5.71g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.8g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
144%
Mustard Greens
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Mustard Greens
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 1165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.217g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.