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Scallion vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between scallion and chow mein

  • Scallion has more vitamin K and vitamin C; however, chow mein has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for scallion is 171% higher.
  • Scallion is lower in sodium.
  • Chow mein has a higher glycemic index than scallion.

Food types used in this article are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 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 +260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160%
Contains more IronIron +219.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +259%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +335.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
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 +14685.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +950.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +610.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +65.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 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 +7512.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +343.2%
Contains more FatsFats +8021.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +891.8%
Contains more OtherOther +206.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32970.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4725.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scallion 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 Scallion Chow mein DV% diff.
Vitamin K 207µg 1.4µg 171%
Selenium 0.6µg 43µg 77%
Sodium 16mg 1174mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.578mg 44%
Iron 1.48mg 4.73mg 41%
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 5.95mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.421mg 26%
Fats 0.19g 15.43g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 3.571g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.027g 8.929g 22%
Calories 32kcal 475kcal 22%
Carbs 7.34g 72.8g 22%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg 21%
Phosphorus 37mg 161mg 18%
Protein 1.83g 8.11g 13%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 2.3mg 12%
Folate 64µg 106µg 11%
Saturated fat 0.032g 2.229g 10%
Copper 0.083mg 0.167mg 9%
Zinc 0.39mg 1.4mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.533mg 9%
Magnesium 20mg 52mg 8%
Manganese 0.16mg 7%
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg 6%
Potassium 276mg 120mg 5%
Calcium 72mg 20mg 5%
Fiber 2.6g 3.7g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.11mg 4%
Choline 5.7mg 8.7mg 1%
Net carbs 4.74g 69.1g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 5.71g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallion 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
55%
Scallion
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 1158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.