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

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Significant differences between Somen noodles and Chow mein

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Phosphorus, Copper, and Magnesium in Chow mein is higher than in Somen noodles.
  • Chow mein covers your daily Iron needs 53% more than Somen noodles.
  • Somen noodles contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked 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.
Somen noodles
Somen noodles
2
:
8
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +809.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains more Phosphorus +496.3%
Contains more Potassium +313.8%
Contains more Zinc +536.4%
Contains more Copper +568%
Somen noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 20% 2% 12% 3% 22% 6% 9% 33% 0%
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 -86.3%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +809.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains more Phosphorus +496.3%
Contains more Potassium +313.8%
Contains more Zinc +536.4%
Contains more Copper +568%

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.
Somen noodles
Somen noodles
0
:
8
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2790%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6034%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +746.2%
Contains more Folate +5200%
Somen 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% 0% 0% 0% 5% 8% 2% 11% 3% 2% 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 B1 +2790%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6034%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +746.2%
Contains more Folate +5200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Somen noodles
Somen noodles
1
:
4
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Water +5655.1%
Contains more Protein +102.8%
Contains more Fats +8472.2%
Contains more Carbs +164.3%
Contains more Other +570.3%
Somen noodles
4% 28% 68%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 27.54 g
Water: 67.91 g
Other: 0.37 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 +5655.1%
Contains more Protein +102.8%
Contains more Fats +8472.2%
Contains more Carbs +164.3%
Contains more Other +570.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Somen noodles
Somen noodles
1
:
2
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42419%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4791.8%
Somen noodles
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 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 -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42419%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4791.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Somen 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 Somen noodles Chow mein Opinion
Net carbs 27.54g 69.1g Chow mein
Protein 4g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.18g 15.43g Chow mein
Carbs 27.54g 72.8g Chow mein
Calories 131kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g Somen noodles
Fiber 3.7g Chow mein
Calcium 8mg 20mg Chow mein
Iron 0.52mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Magnesium 2mg 52mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 27mg 161mg Chow mein
Potassium 29mg 120mg Chow mein
Sodium 161mg 1174mg Somen noodles
Zinc 0.22mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Copper 0.025mg 0.167mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.251mg Somen noodles
Selenium 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin E 2.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 0.097mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.11mg Chow mein
Folate 2µg 106µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.051mg Somen noodles
Threonine 0.106mg Somen noodles
Isoleucine 0.155mg Somen noodles
Leucine 0.274mg Somen noodles
Lysine 0.077mg Somen noodles
Methionine 0.062mg Somen noodles
Phenylalanine 0.194mg Somen noodles
Valine 0.171mg Somen noodles
Histidine 0.081mg Somen noodles
Trans Fat 0.8g Somen noodles
Saturated Fat 0.025g 2.229g Somen noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.021g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 3.571g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Somen 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
2%
Somen noodles
45%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Somen noodles
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1013mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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. Somen noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168909/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.