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Welsh onion vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Welsh onion and Chow mein?

  • Welsh onion is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, yet Chow mein is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Welsh onion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 160% higher.
  • Welsh onion contains less Sodium.

We used Onions, welsh, raw 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 16% 5.4% 19% 46% 23% 14% 21% 2.2% 18% 3.3%
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 PotassiumPotassium +76.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +126.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more IronIron +287.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +169.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +228.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7066.7%

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 90% 70% 10% 0% 13% 21% 7.5% 10% 17% 0% 484% 12% 2.9%
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 +13714.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +351%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1056%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +367.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +562.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +64.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 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 +7569.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +326.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3757.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1020%
Contains more OtherOther +254.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.156 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%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15844.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2189.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Welsh onion Chow mein Opinion
Calories 34kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Protein 1.9g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.4g 15.43g Chow mein
Vitamin C 27mg 0mg Welsh onion
Net carbs 4.1g 69.1g Chow mein
Carbs 6.5g 72.8g Chow mein
Magnesium 23mg 52mg Chow mein
Calcium 18mg 20mg Chow mein
Potassium 212mg 120mg Welsh onion
Iron 1.22mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Sugar 2.18g 5.71g Welsh onion
Fiber 2.4g 3.7g Chow mein
Copper 0.07mg 0.167mg Chow mein
Zinc 0.52mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 49mg 161mg Chow mein
Sodium 17mg 1174mg Welsh onion
Vitamin A 1160IU 0IU Welsh onion
Vitamin E 0.51mg 2.3mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.137mg Welsh onion
Selenium 0.6µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.169mg 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.11mg Chow mein
Vitamin K 193.4µg 1.4µg Welsh onion
Folate 16µg 106µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0g 0.8g Welsh onion
Choline 5.3mg 8.7mg Chow mein
Saturated Fat 0.067g 2.229g Welsh onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.156g 3.571g Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.021mg Welsh onion
Threonine 0.074mg Welsh onion
Isoleucine 0.081mg Welsh onion
Leucine 0.113mg Welsh onion
Lysine 0.095mg Welsh onion
Methionine 0.021mg Welsh onion
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Welsh onion
Valine 0.084mg Welsh onion
Histidine 0.033mg Welsh onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Welsh onion 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
57%
Welsh onion
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Welsh onion
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 1157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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)

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. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/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.