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Vine spinach (basella) vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Chow mein

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium, however, Chow mein is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 113% more than Chow mein.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), 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 46% 33% 45% 45% 36% 12% 22% 3.1% 96% 4.4%
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 +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +445%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +325%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +294.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +225.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +209.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5275%

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 340% 480% 0% 0% 13% 36% 9.4% 3.2% 55% 0% 0% 105% 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 B6Vitamin B6 +118.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1056%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1090%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +905.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 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 +7789.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +350.6%
Contains more FatsFats +5043.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2041.2%
Contains more OtherOther +77.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Chow mein Opinion
Calories 19kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Protein 1.8g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.3g 15.43g Chow mein
Vitamin C 102mg 0mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 3.4g 69.1g Chow mein
Carbs 3.4g 72.8g Chow mein
Magnesium 65mg 52mg Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 109mg 20mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 120mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 3.7g Chow mein
Copper 0.107mg 0.167mg Chow mein
Zinc 0.43mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 52mg 161mg Chow mein
Sodium 24mg 1174mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 0IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 2.3mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.11mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Folate 140µg 106µg Vine spinach (basella)
Trans Fat 0g 0.8g Vine spinach (basella)
Choline 8.7mg Chow mein
Saturated Fat 2.229g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) 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
80%
Vine spinach (basella)
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 1150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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.
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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.