Chow mein vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chow mein and barley different?
- Chow mein has more selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin E than barley.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for chow mein is 63% higher.
- Chow mein contains 391 times more sodium than barley. While chow mein contains 1174mg of sodium, barley contains only 3mg.
- Barley has a lower glycemic index (28) than chow mein (47).
Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Barley, pearled, cooked are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +136.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29% |
| Contains more IronIron | +255.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +198.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| 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 | +22900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +596.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +579% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +188.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +294.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +562.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +54% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +258.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3406.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +158% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +785.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5730.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15564.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1568.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 43µg | 8.6µg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1174mg | 3mg | 51% |
| Iron | 4.73mg | 1.33mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.578mg | 0.083mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.421mg | 0.062mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.95mg | 2.063mg | 24% |
| Fats | 15.43g | 0.44g | 23% |
| Folate | 106µg | 16µg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.571g | 0.214g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.929g | 0.057g | 22% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 123kcal | 18% |
| Carbs | 72.8g | 28.22g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 54mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.3mg | 0.01mg | 15% |
| Protein | 8.11g | 2.26g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.259mg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.229g | 0.093g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.533mg | 0.135mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 22mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.167mg | 0.105mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.4mg | 0.82mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 93mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Choline | 8.7mg | 13.4mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.1g | 24.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.71g | 0.28g | N/A |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 3.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chow mein is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chow mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 1171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.136g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)