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Purslane vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Purslane and Chow mein

  • Purslane has more Vitamin C, however, Chow mein is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Chow mein covers your daily Selenium needs 77% more than Purslane.
  • Purslane contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Purslane, 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 49% 20% 44% 75% 38% 4.6% 19% 5.9% 40% 4.9%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +30.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +311.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +137.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +723.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +265.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 70% 79% 0% 0% 12% 26% 9% 2.2% 17% 0% 0% 9% 7%
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 CholineCholine +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1129.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1380.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +783.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 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 +7769.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +299.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4186.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2047.5%
Contains more OtherOther +82.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Chow mein Opinion
Calories 20kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Protein 2.03g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.36g 15.43g Chow mein
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Purslane
Net carbs 3.39g 69.1g Chow mein
Carbs 3.39g 72.8g Chow mein
Magnesium 68mg 52mg Purslane
Calcium 65mg 20mg Purslane
Potassium 494mg 120mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g Purslane
Fiber 3.7g Chow mein
Copper 0.113mg 0.167mg Chow mein
Zinc 0.17mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 44mg 161mg Chow mein
Sodium 45mg 1174mg Purslane
Vitamin A 1320IU 0IU Purslane
Vitamin E 2.3mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.11mg Chow mein
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Folate 12µg 106µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0g 0.8g Purslane
Choline 12.8mg 8.7mg Purslane
Saturated Fat 2.229g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purslane 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
18%
Purslane
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 1129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/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.