Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Chow Mein VS Cooked Corn Pasta

Macros Ratio

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

Macro Nutrients

	Chow Mein	Cooked Corn Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	16.2% 471kcal	4.34% 126kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	22% 21.2g	0.75% 0.73g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	21% 6.74g	0.32% 0.1g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	6.13% 0.098g	0.63% 0.01g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	20.4% 3.47g	1.86% 0.32g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	49% 63.6g	21.5% 28g	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	17.6% 6.7g	12.6% 4.8g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	19.4% 11g	4.7% 2.63g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Chow Mein	Cooked Corn Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0.33% 3μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	47.3% 0.57mg	4.4% 0.053mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	30.5% 0.4mg	1.77% 0.023mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	29.5% 4.7mg	3.48% 0.56mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	2.56% 0.13mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	3.3% 0.043mg	4.46% 0.058mg	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	31.3% 125μg	1.5% 6μg	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	5.53% 0.83mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	4.4% 5.3μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Chow Mein	Cooked Corn Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	0% 0mg	0.1% 1mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	13.8% 0.12mg	7.1% 0.064mg	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	80.4% 6.43mg	3.13% 0.25mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.52% 19mg	8.57% 36mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	25% 0.58mg	6.65% 0.15mg	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	14% 98mg	11% 76mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	3.03% 103mg	0.91% 31mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	52% 28.5μg	5.1% 2.8μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	57.7% 866mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	7.36% 0.81mg	5.73% 0.63mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.043% 1.58g	1.85% 68.3g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Chow Mein VS Cooked Corn Pasta per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Chow Mein versus 100 g of Cooked Corn Pasta to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Chow Mein vs Cooked Corn Pasta:

• 100 grams of Chow Mein have 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 Pasta.
• While 100 g of Cooked Corn Gluten-free Pasta contain 1.3 times more Vitamin B6 than Chow Mein Chinese Noodles.
• 100 grams of Cooked Corn Pasta have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B9
• Both Chow Mein Chinese Noodles as well as Cooked Corn Gluten-free Pasta have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Chow Mein vs Cooked Corn Pasta:

• 100 grams of Chow Mein have 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 Pasta.
• While 100 g of Cooked Corn Gluten-free Pasta contain 1.9 times more Magnesium than Chow Mein Chinese Noodles.
• 100 grams of Cooked Corn Pasta lack sufficient amounts of Potassium
• Both Chow Mein Chinese Noodles as well as Cooked Corn Gluten-free Pasta lack sufficient amounts of Calcium in 100 grams.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Chow Mein have 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 Pasta.
• 100 grams of Cooked Corn Pasta provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6