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

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Summary of differences between barley flour and chow mein

  • Barley flour has more fiber, vitamin B6, copper, and phosphorus, while chow mein has more iron, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin E.
  • Chow mein covers your daily need for sodium, 51% more than barley flour.
  • Barley flour contains 4 times more vitamin B6 than chow mein. While barley flour contains 0.396mg of vitamin B6, chow mein contains only 0.11mg.
  • The amount of sodium in barley flour is lower.
  • Chow mein has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chow mein is 47, while the glycemic index of barley flour is 70.

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

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 9.6% 27% 101% 114% 55% 127% 0.52% 135% 206%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 6% 11% 177% 56% 38% 69% 153% 0% 235%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +76.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 11% 0% 93% 26% 118% 8.7% 91% 0% 5.5% 6% 21%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 46% 0% 145% 97% 112% 32% 25% 0% 3.5% 80% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +260%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +57.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +303.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +269.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +267.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1225%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.95mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 75% 12%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 74.52 g
Water: 12.11 g
Other: 1.27 g
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 ProteinProtein +29.5%
Contains more WaterWater +926.3%
Contains more FatsFats +864.4%
Contains more OtherOther +95.3%
~equal in Carbs ~72.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.335 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.771 g
15% 61% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.229 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.571 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4255.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +363.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barley flour Chow mein
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 Barley flour Chow mein DV% diff.
Sodium 4mg 1174mg 51%
Manganese 1.034mg 45%
Fiber 10.1g 3.7g 26%
Iron 2.68mg 4.73mg 26%
Folate 8µg 106µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.421mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.11mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.205g 8.929g 22%
Fats 1.6g 15.43g 21%
Copper 0.343mg 0.167mg 20%
Phosphorus 296mg 161mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.771g 3.571g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.578mg 17%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 2.3mg 12%
Magnesium 96mg 52mg 10%
Selenium 37.7µg 43µg 10%
Saturated fat 0.335g 2.229g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.533mg 8%
Calories 345kcal 475kcal 7%
Potassium 309mg 120mg 6%
Protein 10.5g 8.11g 5%
Zinc 2mg 1.4mg 5%
Choline 37.8mg 8.7mg 5%
Vitamin B3 6.269mg 5.95mg 2%
Calcium 32mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.4µg 1%
Carbs 74.52g 72.8g 1%
Net carbs 64.42g 69.1g N/A
Sugar 0.8g 5.71g N/A
Trans fat 0.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.356mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 0%
Lysine 0.391mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.589mg 0%
Valine 0.515mg 0%
Histidine 0.236mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barley flour Chow mein
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
29%
Barley flour
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Barley flour
78%
Chow mein

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. Barley flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169739/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.