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Chow mein vs. Barley flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chow mein and Barley flour

  • Chow mein has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E , while Barley flour has more Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Chow mein covers your daily need of Sodium 51% more than Barley flour.
  • Chow mein contains 13 times more Folate than Barley flour. While Chow mein contains 106µg of Folate, Barley flour contains only 8µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Barley flour is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Barley flour or meal.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Chow mein
Chow mein
2
:
8
Barley flour
Barley flour
Contains more Iron +76.5%
Contains more Selenium +14.1%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.9%
Contains more Potassium +157.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +105.4%
Chow mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 178% 38% 69% 11% 154% 39% 56% 0% 235%
Barley flour
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 101% 69% 127% 28% 1% 55% 115% 135% 206%
Contains more Iron +76.5%
Contains more Selenium +14.1%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.9%
Contains more Potassium +157.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +105.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Chow mein
Chow mein
5
:
3
Barley flour
Barley flour
Contains more Vitamin E +303.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +269.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +267.6%
Contains more Folate +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.269
Chow mein
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 46% 0% 0% 145% 98% 112% 32% 26% 80% 0% 4%
Barley flour
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 0% 0% 93% 27% 118% 9% 92% 6% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +303.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +269.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +267.6%
Contains more Folate +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.269

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
2
:
3
Barley flour
Barley flour
Contains more Fats +864.4%
Contains more Other +95.3%
Contains more Protein +29.5%
Contains more Water +926.3%
Equal in Carbs - 74.52
Chow mein
8% 15% 73% 2%
Protein: 8.11 g
Fats: 15.43 g
Carbs: 72.8 g
Water: 1.18 g
Other: 2.48 g
Barley flour
11% 75% 12%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 74.52 g
Water: 12.11 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Fats +864.4%
Contains more Other +95.3%
Contains more Protein +29.5%
Contains more Water +926.3%
Equal in Carbs - 74.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
2
:
1
Barley flour
Barley flour
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4255.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +363.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
Chow mein
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.571 g
Barley flour
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.335 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.771 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4255.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +363.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chow mein Barley flour
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Barley flour Opinion
Net carbs 69.1g 64.42g Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 10.5g Barley flour
Fats 15.43g 1.6g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 74.52g Barley flour
Calories 475kcal 345kcal Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g 0.8g Barley flour
Fiber 3.7g 10.1g Barley flour
Calcium 20mg 32mg Barley flour
Iron 4.73mg 2.68mg Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 96mg Barley flour
Phosphorus 161mg 296mg Barley flour
Potassium 120mg 309mg Barley flour
Sodium 1174mg 4mg Barley flour
Zinc 1.4mg 2mg Barley flour
Copper 0.167mg 0.343mg Barley flour
Manganese 1.034mg Barley flour
Selenium 43µg 37.7µg Chow mein
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.57mg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.37mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.114mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 6.269mg Barley flour
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.145mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.396mg Barley flour
Folate 106µg 8µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.2µg Barley flour
Tryptophan 0.175mg Barley flour
Threonine 0.356mg Barley flour
Isoleucine 0.383mg Barley flour
Leucine 0.713mg Barley flour
Lysine 0.391mg Barley flour
Methionine 0.202mg Barley flour
Phenylalanine 0.589mg Barley flour
Valine 0.515mg Barley flour
Histidine 0.236mg Barley flour
Trans Fat 0.8g Barley flour
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.335g Barley flour
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.205g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.771g Chow mein

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Barley flour
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Chow mein
30%
Barley flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
84%
Barley flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley flour
Barley flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 1170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley flour
Barley flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.894g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley flour
Barley flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chow mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168905/nutrients
  2. Barley flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169739/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.