Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Cooked Corn Pasta VS Chow Mein

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cooked Corn Pasta	8%	5%	87%
Chow Mein	9%	39%	52%

Macro Nutrients

	Cooked Corn Pasta	Chow Mein	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	19.7% 572kcal	73.7% 2136kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	3.4% 3.3g	99% 96g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.45% 0.46g	96% 30.6g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	2.83% 0.045g	27.8% 0.44g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	8.43% 1.43g	93% 15.8g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	97% 127g	222% 289g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	0% 0g	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	57.3% 21.8g	80% 30.4g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	21.3% 12g	88% 49.4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cooked Corn Pasta	Chow Mein	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	1.5% 13.6μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	20% 0.24mg	214% 2.57mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	8.03% 0.1mg	139% 1.8mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	15.8% 2.52mg	134% 21.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	11.6% 0.58mg	NA	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	20.2% 0.26mg	15% 0.2mg	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	6.8% 27.2μg	142% 567μg	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	NA	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	25% 3.76mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	20% 24μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cooked Corn Pasta	Chow Mein	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	0.45% 4.54mg	0% 0mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	32.3% 0.29mg	62.5% 0.56mg	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	14% 1.13mg	365% 29mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	39% 163mg	20.5% 86mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	30% 0.69mg	114% 2.6mg	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	49.2% 345mg	63.5% 445mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	4.14% 141mg	13.7% 467mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	23% 12.7μg	235% 129μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0% 0mg	262% 3928mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	26% 2.86mg	33.4% 3.67mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	8.37% 310g	0.19% 7.17g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

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

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

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

• 1 pound of Cooked Corn Pasta has 1.3 times more Vitamin B6 than Chow Mein.
• While 1 lb of Chow Mein Chinese Noodles contains 10.7 times more Vitamin B1, 17.3 times more Vitamin B2, 8.5 times more Vitamin B3 and 20.8 times more Vitamin B9 than Cooked Corn Gluten-free Pasta.
• 1 pound of Cooked Corn Pasta have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B9
• Both Cooked Corn Gluten-free Pasta as well as Chow Mein Chinese Noodles have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C in one pound.

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

• 1 pound of Cooked Corn Pasta has 1.9 times more Magnesium than Chow Mein.
• While 1 lb of Chow Mein Chinese Noodles contains 1.9 times more Copper, 25.7 times more Iron, 3.8 times more Manganese, 1.3 times more Phosphorus, 3.3 times more Potassium, 10.2 times more Selenium, more Sodium and 1.3 times more Zinc than Cooked Corn Gluten-free Pasta.
• 1 pound of Cooked Corn Pasta lack sufficient amounts of Potassium
• Both Cooked Corn Gluten-free Pasta as well as Chow Mein Chinese Noodles lack sufficient amounts of Calcium in one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 lb of Chow Mein Chinese Noodles contains 3.7 times more Energy, 29.1 times more Fat, 66.1 times more Saturated Fat, 9.8 times more Omega 3, 11 times more Omega 6, 2.3 times more Carbohydrate, 1.4 times more Fiber and 4.1 times more Protein than Cooked Corn Gluten-free Pasta.
• 1 pound of Cooked Corn Pasta provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6