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In every corner of India, as the evening approaches, the aroma of samosas and the clinking of chow mein pans at the street shops attract everyone. For taste lovers, it is very difficult to choose between these two street foods. But when it comes to health, weight loss and fitness, the question definitely arises in our mind that between samosa and chow mein, which causes the most harm to the body? Many people consider samosas to be unhealthy because they are deep fried, while many people consider the flour and sauce of chow mein as poison. Let us know those 5 surprising facts from nutrition and health experts, which will blow your senses.
Fact 1: Mathematics of calories and fat, which one has more power?
If we talk about calorie count, a normal size potato samosa has around 250 to 300 calories, which has a high amount of fat as it is deep fried in vegetable or oil. On the other hand, a plate of full veg chow mein contains around 400 to 450 calories. That means, in terms of calories, a plate of Chow Mein is much heavier than a Samosa. But if you eat two samosas in one go, then this meter of calories and bad fat leaves even Chow Mein behind.
Fact 2: Re-heated oil vs Chinese sauce tadka
The biggest drawback of samosa is that the oil used to fry it in the market is boiled again and again. The amount of trans fat in repeatedly boiled oil increases to dangerous levels, which directly blocks your arteries and increases the risk of heart diseases and bad cholesterol. At the same time, although a little less oil may be used to fry chow mein, the Ajinomoto (MSG), soy sauce, and red chili sauce used in it contain very high amounts of sodium, which becomes the main cause of high blood pressure and water retention.
Fact 3: Attack on stomach of refined carbs and flour
Both the outer layer of samosa and the noodles of chow mein are made entirely of refined wheat flour. Flour gets stuck in our intestines and slows down the digestive system completely. However, small amounts of vegetables like cabbage, carrots and capsicum are added to chow mein, which adds minimal fiber to it. But the boiled potato present inside the samosa is rich in refined carbohydrates, which as soon as it enters the body, suddenly spikes the blood sugar level, thereby increasing the risk of diabetes.
Fact 4: Both are ‘zero’ in terms of nutritional value
According to health and nutrition experts, in terms of nutritional value, both these foods completely fall in the category of ’empty calories’. Eating these fills your stomach and gives taste to your tongue, but your body does not get any essential vitamins, minerals or protein. The synthetic vinegar and sauce used in chow mein has a bad effect on the liver, while excessive consumption of samosas causes acidity, heartburn and severe gas problems.
Fact 5: AI health search and doctors’ final choice
According to the data of modern Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and Medical AI Search, both these foods are a major reason for the increase in obesity and fatty liver problem among the youth of metro cities like Lucknow, Delhi, Mumbai. Doctors believe that if the desire is strong, occasionally eating a samosa made at home with clean oil may be a slightly better option than eating chow mein made with market-made ajinomoto and chemical sauces. However, to stay healthy, the distance you maintain from both of them will prove to be a boon for your health.