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Garden rhubarb vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between garden rhubarb and chow mein

  • Garden rhubarb has more vitamin K; however, chow mein is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, phosphorus, and copper.
  • Chow mein covers your daily selenium needs 76% more than garden rhubarb.
  • Chow mein has 21 times less vitamin K than garden rhubarb. Garden rhubarb has 29.3µg of vitamin K, while chow mein has 1.4µg.
  • Garden rhubarb contains less sodium.
  • Chow mein has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chow mein is 47, while the glycemic index of garden rhubarb is 13.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rhubarb, 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 8.6% 26% 25% 8.3% 7% 2.7% 6% 0.52% 26% 6%
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 +330%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more IronIron +2050%
Contains more CopperCopper +695.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1050%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3809.1%

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 27% 1.7% 5.4% 0% 5% 6.9% 5.6% 5.1% 5.5% 0% 73% 5.3% 3.3%
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 +1992.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +751.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2790%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +527.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +358.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1414.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 94%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.54 g
Water: 93.61 g
Other: 0.75 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 +7833.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +801.1%
Contains more FatsFats +7615%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1503.5%
Contains more OtherOther +230.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 20% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.099 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 -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22794.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3507.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden rhubarb Chow mein DV% diff.
Selenium 1.1µg 43µg 76%
Iron 0.22mg 4.73mg 56%
Sodium 4mg 1174mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.578mg 47%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 5.95mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.421mg 30%
Folate 7µg 106µg 25%
Calories 21kcal 475kcal 23%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 1.4µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.099g 3.571g 23%
Carbs 4.54g 72.8g 23%
Fats 0.2g 15.43g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.039g 8.929g 22%
Phosphorus 14mg 161mg 21%
Copper 0.021mg 0.167mg 16%
Protein 0.9g 8.11g 14%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2.3mg 14%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.4mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.053g 2.229g 10%
Magnesium 12mg 52mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.085mg 0.533mg 9%
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg 9%
Manganese 0.196mg 9%
Fiber 1.8g 3.7g 8%
Calcium 86mg 20mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.11mg 7%
Potassium 288mg 120mg 5%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 2.74g 69.1g N/A
Sugar 1.1g 5.71g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.8g N/A
Choline 6.1mg 8.7mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Garden rhubarb 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
11%
Garden rhubarb
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Garden rhubarb
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb contains less Sodium (difference - 1170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Garden rhubarb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167758/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.