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Rosemary vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rosemary and Chow mein?

  • Rosemary is richer in Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A, yet Chow mein is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chow mein's daily need coverage for Sodium is 50% higher.
  • Rosemary contains less Sodium.

We used Rosemary, fresh and Noodles, chinese, chow mein types in this comparison.

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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 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
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 +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1485%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +456.7%
Contains more IronIron +40.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.9%

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 73% 175% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1505.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +552.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~106µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 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 +5643.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +145%
Contains more FatsFats +163.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +251.7%
~equal in Other ~2.48g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
58% 24% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 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 -21.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +669.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +296.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rosemary Chow mein Opinion
Calories 131kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Protein 3.31g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 5.86g 15.43g Chow mein
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0mg Rosemary
Net carbs 6.6g 69.1g Chow mein
Carbs 20.7g 72.8g Chow mein
Magnesium 91mg 52mg Rosemary
Calcium 317mg 20mg Rosemary
Potassium 668mg 120mg Rosemary
Iron 6.65mg 4.73mg Rosemary
Sugar 5.71g Rosemary
Fiber 14.1g 3.7g Rosemary
Copper 0.301mg 0.167mg Rosemary
Zinc 0.93mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 66mg 161mg Chow mein
Sodium 26mg 1174mg Rosemary
Vitamin A 2924IU 0IU Rosemary
Vitamin A 146µg 0µg Rosemary
Vitamin E 2.3mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.96mg Rosemary
Selenium 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.533mg Rosemary
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 0.11mg Rosemary
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Folate 109µg 106µg Rosemary
Trans Fat 0g 0.8g Rosemary
Choline 8.7mg Chow mein
Saturated Fat 2.838g 2.229g Chow mein
Monounsaturated Fat 1.16g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 3.571g Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.051mg Rosemary
Threonine 0.136mg Rosemary
Isoleucine 0.136mg Rosemary
Leucine 0.249mg Rosemary
Lysine 0.143mg Rosemary
Methionine 0.047mg Rosemary
Phenylalanine 0.169mg Rosemary
Valine 0.165mg Rosemary
Histidine 0.066mg Rosemary

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rosemary 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
40%
Rosemary
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Rosemary
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 1148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.609g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.