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Teff vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Teff and Chow mein?

  • Teff is richer in Copper, yet Chow mein is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Chow mein's daily need coverage for Sodium is 51% higher.
  • Teff has 2 times more Calcium than Chow mein. Teff has 49mg of Calcium, while Chow mein has 20mg.
  • Teff contains less Sodium.

We used Teff, cooked and Noodles, chinese, chow mein types in this comparison.

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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.
Teff
Teff
4
:
6
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Calcium +145%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +35.3%
Contains more Iron +130.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.2%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 52
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Chow mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 178% 38% 69% 11% 154% 39% 56% 0% 235%
Contains more Calcium +145%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +35.3%
Contains more Iron +130.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.2%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 52

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.
Teff
Teff
1
:
10
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +554.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.4%
Contains more Folate +488.9%
Teff
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 46% 8% 18% 0% 23% 14% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +554.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.4%
Contains more Folate +488.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
1
:
4
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Water +6250%
Contains more Protein +109.6%
Contains more Fats +2273.8%
Contains more Carbs +266.6%
Contains more Other +259.4%
Teff
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
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
Contains more Water +6250%
Contains more Protein +109.6%
Contains more Fats +2273.8%
Contains more Carbs +266.6%
Contains more Other +259.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Chow mein Opinion
Net carbs 17.06g 69.1g Chow mein
Protein 3.87g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.65g 15.43g Chow mein
Carbs 19.86g 72.8g Chow mein
Calories 101kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g Teff
Fiber 2.8g 3.7g Chow mein
Calcium 49mg 20mg Teff
Iron 2.05mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Magnesium 50mg 52mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 120mg 161mg Chow mein
Potassium 107mg 120mg Chow mein
Sodium 8mg 1174mg Teff
Zinc 1.11mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Copper 0.226mg 0.167mg Teff
Manganese 2.86mg Teff
Selenium 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Teff
Vitamin E 2.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.11mg Chow mein
Folate 18µg 106µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.041mg Teff
Threonine 0.149mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.146mg Teff
Leucine 0.311mg Teff
Lysine 0.109mg Teff
Methionine 0.125mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.203mg Teff
Valine 0.2mg Teff
Histidine 0.088mg Teff
Trans Fat 0.8g Teff
Saturated Fat 2.229g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Chow mein
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
9%
Teff
45%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 1166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chow mein
Chow mein is relatively richer in minerals
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?
?
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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/nutrients
  2. Chow mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168905/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.