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Rice noodles vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Rice noodles and Chow mein?

  • Chow mein is richer than Rice noodles in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Copper.
  • Chow mein's daily need coverage for Selenium is 70% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Rice noodles is lower.

We used Rice noodles, cooked and Noodles, chinese, chow mein types in this article.

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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.
Rice noodles
Rice noodles
2
:
8
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +3278.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +705%
Contains more Potassium +2900%
Contains more Zinc +460%
Contains more Copper +339.5%
Contains more Selenium +855.6%
Rice noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 6% 3% 9% 1% 3% 7% 13% 15% 25%
Chow mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 178% 38% 69% 11% 154% 39% 56% 0% 235%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +3278.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +705%
Contains more Potassium +2900%
Contains more Zinc +460%
Contains more Copper +339.5%
Contains more Selenium +855.6%

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.
Rice noodles
Rice noodles
0
:
8
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Vitamin E +7566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10425%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4745.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1733.3%
Contains more Folate +10500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Rice noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 5% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 0% 0%
Chow mein
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 46% 0% 0% 145% 98% 112% 32% 26% 80% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +7566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10425%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4745.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1733.3%
Contains more Folate +10500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice noodles
Rice noodles
1
:
4
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Water +6155.9%
Contains more Protein +353.1%
Contains more Fats +7615%
Contains more Carbs +203.2%
Contains more Other +1277.8%
Rice noodles
2% 24% 74%
Protein: 1.79 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 24.01 g
Water: 73.82 g
Other: 0.18 g
Chow mein
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 Water +6155.9%
Contains more Protein +353.1%
Contains more Fats +7615%
Contains more Carbs +203.2%
Contains more Other +1277.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice noodles
Rice noodles
1
:
2
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34242.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15426.1%
Rice noodles
32% 36% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.023 g
Chow mein
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.571 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34242.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15426.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rice noodles 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 Rice noodles Chow mein Opinion
Net carbs 23.01g 69.1g Chow mein
Protein 1.79g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.2g 15.43g Chow mein
Carbs 24.01g 72.8g Chow mein
Calories 108kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Sugar 0.03g 5.71g Rice noodles
Fiber 1g 3.7g Chow mein
Calcium 4mg 20mg Chow mein
Iron 0.14mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Magnesium 3mg 52mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 20mg 161mg Chow mein
Potassium 4mg 120mg Chow mein
Sodium 19mg 1174mg Rice noodles
Zinc 0.25mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Copper 0.038mg 0.167mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.114mg Rice noodles
Selenium 4.5µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin E 0.03mg 2.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 0.072mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.006mg 0.11mg Chow mein
Folate 1µg 106µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.022mg Rice noodles
Threonine 0.063mg Rice noodles
Isoleucine 0.073mg Rice noodles
Leucine 0.147mg Rice noodles
Lysine 0.062mg Rice noodles
Methionine 0.043mg Rice noodles
Phenylalanine 0.095mg Rice noodles
Valine 0.104mg Rice noodles
Histidine 0.045mg Rice noodles
Trans Fat 0.8g Rice noodles
Saturated Fat 0.023g 2.229g Rice noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.023g 3.571g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice noodles Chow mein
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Rice noodles
45%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Rice noodles
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1155mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.206g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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?
?
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. Rice noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168914/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.