Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Chow Mein VS Cooked Homemade Pasta

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Chow Mein	9%	39%	52%
Cooked Homemade Pasta	14%	7%	79%

Macro Nutrients

	Chow Mein	Cooked Homemade Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	73.7% 2136kcal	19.4% 562kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	99% 96g	4.6% 4.45g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	96% 30.6g	2% 0.64g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	27.8% 0.44g	15.6% 0.25g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	93% 15.8g	12% 2.05g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	222% 289g	87.6% 114g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	0% 0g	NA	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	NA	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	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	80% 30.4g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	88% 49.4g	35.4% 20g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Chow Mein	Cooked Homemade Pasta	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	68.8% 0.83mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	139% 1.8mg	51.6% 0.67mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	134% 21.4mg	38% 6.1mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	13.6% 0.68mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	15% 0.2mg	9.77% 0.13mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	142% 567μg	48.8% 195μg	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	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	25% 3.76mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	20% 24μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Chow Mein	Cooked Homemade Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	0% 0mg	2.72% 27.2mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	62.5% 0.56mg	30.2% 0.27mg	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	64% 5.13mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	20.5% 86mg	15% 63.5mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	114% 2.6mg	38% 0.88mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	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	26% 181mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	13.7% 467mg	2.53% 86mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	235% 129μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	262% 3928mg	22.4% 336mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	33.4% 3.67mg	15.3% 1.68mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.19% 7.17g	8.44% 312g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Chow Mein VS Cooked Homemade Pasta per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Chow Mein versus 1 lb of Cooked Homemade Pasta to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Chow Mein vs Cooked Homemade Pasta:

• 1 pound of Chow Mein has 3.1 times more Vitamin B1, 2.7 times more Vitamin B2, 3.5 times more Vitamin B3, 1.5 times more Vitamin B6 and 2.9 times more Vitamin B9 than Cooked Homemade Pasta.
• Both Chow Mein Chinese Noodles as well as Cooked Homemade Pasta Made Without Egg have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Chow Mein vs Cooked Homemade Pasta:

• 1 pound of Chow Mein has 2.1 times more Copper, 5.7 times more Iron, 1.4 times more Magnesium, 3 times more Manganese, 2.5 times more Phosphorus, 5.4 times more Potassium, 11.7 times more Sodium and 2.2 times more Zinc than Cooked Homemade Pasta.
• 1 pound of Cooked Homemade Pasta lack sufficient amounts of Potassium
• Both Chow Mein Chinese Noodles as well as Cooked Homemade Pasta Made Without Egg lack sufficient amounts of Calcium in one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Chow Mein has 3.8 times more Energy, 21.7 times more Fat, 48.1 times more Saturated Fat, 1.8 times more Omega 3, 7.7 times more Omega 6, 2.5 times more Carbohydrate and 2.5 times more Protein than Cooked Homemade Pasta.