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Chow mein vs. Triticale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chow mein and Triticale

  • Chow mein has more Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Triticale has more Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chow mein's daily need coverage for Sodium is 51% more.
  • Chow mein has 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Triticale. Chow mein has 5.95mg of Vitamin B3, while Triticale has 1.43mg.
  • Triticale is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Triticale.

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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
Triticale
Triticale
Contains more Iron +84%
Contains more Calcium +85%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.4%
Contains more Potassium +176.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +146.4%
Contains more Copper +173.7%
Chow mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 178% 38% 69% 11% 154% 39% 56% 0% 235%
Triticale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 97% 93% 154% 30% 1% 95% 153% 419% 0%
Contains more Iron +84%
Contains more Calcium +85%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.4%
Contains more Potassium +176.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +146.4%
Contains more Copper +173.7%

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
6
:
2
Triticale
Triticale
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +316.1%
Contains more Folate +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.5%
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%
Triticale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 0% 105% 31% 27% 80% 32% 55% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +316.1%
Contains more Folate +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
3
:
2
Triticale
Triticale
Contains more Fats +638.3%
Contains more Other +11.7%
Contains more Protein +60.9%
Contains more Water +790.7%
Equal in Carbs - 72.13
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
Triticale
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more Fats +638.3%
Contains more Other +11.7%
Contains more Protein +60.9%
Contains more Water +790.7%
Equal in Carbs - 72.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chow mein
Chow mein
2
:
1
Triticale
Triticale
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4131.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Chow mein
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.571 g
Triticale
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.913 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4131.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%

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 Triticale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Triticale Opinion
Net carbs 69.1g 72.13g Triticale
Protein 8.11g 13.05g Triticale
Fats 15.43g 2.09g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 72.13g Chow mein
Calories 475kcal 336kcal Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g Triticale
Fiber 3.7g Chow mein
Calcium 20mg 37mg Triticale
Iron 4.73mg 2.57mg Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 130mg Triticale
Phosphorus 161mg 358mg Triticale
Potassium 120mg 332mg Triticale
Sodium 1174mg 5mg Triticale
Zinc 1.4mg 3.45mg Triticale
Copper 0.167mg 0.457mg Triticale
Manganese 3.21mg Triticale
Selenium 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.9mg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.416mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.134mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 1.43mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 1.323mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.138mg Triticale
Folate 106µg 73µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.157mg Triticale
Threonine 0.405mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.479mg Triticale
Leucine 0.911mg Triticale
Lysine 0.365mg Triticale
Methionine 0.204mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.638mg Triticale
Valine 0.609mg Triticale
Histidine 0.311mg Triticale
Trans Fat 0.8g Triticale
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.366g Triticale
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.211g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.913g Chow mein

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Chow mein Triticale
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
29%
Triticale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
105%
Triticale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale
Triticale contains less Sodium (difference - 1169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.863g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chow mein
Chow mein is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.