Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Chow Mein VS Almonds

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Chow Mein	9%	39%	52%
Almonds	14%	72%	14%

Macro Nutrients

	Chow Mein	Almonds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	73.7% 2136kcal	91% 2626kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	99% 96g	233% 226g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	96% 30.6g	54% 17.2g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	27.8% 0.44g	0.85% 0.014g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	93% 15.8g	329% 56g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	222% 289g	75% 98g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	0% 0g	27.2% 19.7g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	0.69% 0.5g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 0.77g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 18g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	80% 30.4g	149% 56.7g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	88% 49.4g	171% 96g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Chow Mein	Almonds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	214% 2.57mg	77.5% 0.93mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	139% 1.8mg	397% 5.16mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	134% 21.4mg	103% 16.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	42.7% 2.14mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	15% 0.2mg	48% 0.62mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	862% 259μg	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	142% 567μg	50% 200μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	25% 3.76mg	775% 116mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	20% 24μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Chow Mein	Almonds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	0% 0mg	122% 1220mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	62.5% 0.56mg	520% 4.68mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	365% 29mg	210% 17mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	20.5% 86mg	292% 1225mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	114% 2.6mg	430% 9.9mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	457% 205μg	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	63.5% 445mg	312% 2182mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	13.7% 467mg	98% 3325mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	235% 129μg	34% 18.6μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	262% 3928mg	0.3% 4.54mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	33.4% 3.67mg	129% 14mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.19% 7.17g	0.54% 20g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Chow Mein vs Almonds:

• Chow Mein Chinese Noodles have 2.8 times more Vitamin B1, 1.3 times more Vitamin B3, 2.8 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin K than Almonds.
• While Almonds contain 2.9 times more Vitamin B2, 3.2 times more Vitamin B6 and 30.9 times more Vitamin E than Chow Mein Chinese Noodles.
• Both Chow Mein Chinese Noodles as well as Almonds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in 1 lb.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Chow Mein vs Almonds:

• Chow Mein Chinese Noodles have 1.7 times more Iron, 7 times more Selenium and 866 times more Sodium than Almonds.
• While Almonds contain more Calcium, 8.3 times more Copper, 14.2 times more Magnesium, 3.8 times more Manganese, 4.9 times more Phosphorus, 7.1 times more Potassium and 3.9 times more Zinc than Chow Mein Chinese Noodles.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• Chow Mein Chinese Noodles have 1.8 times more Saturated Fat, 32.7 times more Omega 3 and 3 times more Carbohydrate than Almonds.
• While Almonds contain 2.4 times more Fat, 3.5 times more Omega 6, more Sugars, 1.9 times more Fiber and 1.9 times more Protein than Chow Mein Chinese Noodles.
• Both Chow Mein Chinese Noodles and Almonds have similar amounts of Energy per 1 lb.
• Both Chow Mein Chinese Noodles as well as Almonds have insufficient amounts of Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 1 lb.