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 for 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.
- 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 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +76.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.1% |
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +57.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +334.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.11 g
Fats:
15.43 g
Carbs:
72.8 g
Water:
1.18 g
Other:
2.48 g
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
74.52 g
Water:
12.11 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +864.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +926.3% |
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Carbs
~74.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.229 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.571 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.335 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.771 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4255.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +363.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1174mg | 4mg | 51% |
| Manganese | 1.034mg | 45% | |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 10.1g | 26% |
| Iron | 4.73mg | 2.68mg | 26% |
| Folate | 106µg | 8µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.421mg | 0.114mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.396mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.929g | 0.205g | 22% |
| Fats | 15.43g | 1.6g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.167mg | 0.343mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 296mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.571g | 0.771g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.578mg | 0.37mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.3mg | 0.57mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 96mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 43µg | 37.7µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.229g | 0.335g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.533mg | 0.145mg | 8% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 345kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 309mg | 6% |
| Protein | 8.11g | 10.5g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.4mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Choline | 8.7mg | 37.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.95mg | 6.269mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 2.2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 72.8g | 74.52g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.1g | 64.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.71g | 0.8g | 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% |
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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
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29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 1170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.894g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.