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

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Significant differences between Chow mein and Millet flour

  • Chow mein has more Vitamin B2, Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin E, however, Millet flour is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chow mein covers your daily Sodium needs 51% more than Millet flour.
  • Millet flour has 21 times less Vitamin E than Chow mein. Chow mein has 2.3mg of Vitamin E, while Millet flour has 0.11mg.
  • Millet flour contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Millet flour.

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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 37% 6% 11% 177% 56% 38% 69% 153% 0% 235%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +20.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +220.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77%
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.
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%
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% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +476.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +152.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +238.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.02mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 15% 73% 2%
Protein: 8.11 g
Fats: 15.43 g
Carbs: 72.8 g
Water: 1.18 g
Other: 2.48 g
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +263.1%
Contains more OtherOther +105%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.6%
Contains more WaterWater +634.7%
~equal in Carbs ~75.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.571 g
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +866.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Millet flour Opinion
Calories 475kcal 382kcal Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 10.75g Millet flour
Fats 15.43g 4.25g Chow mein
Net carbs 69.1g 71.62g Millet flour
Carbs 72.8g 75.12g Millet flour
Magnesium 52mg 119mg Millet flour
Calcium 20mg 14mg Chow mein
Potassium 120mg 224mg Millet flour
Iron 4.73mg 3.94mg Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g 1.66g Millet flour
Fiber 3.7g 3.5g Chow mein
Copper 0.167mg 0.535mg Millet flour
Zinc 1.4mg 2.63mg Millet flour
Starch 69.88g Millet flour
Phosphorus 161mg 285mg Millet flour
Sodium 1174mg 4mg Millet flour
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.11mg Chow mein
Manganese 1.002mg Millet flour
Selenium 43µg 32.7µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.413mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.073mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 6.02mg Millet flour
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 1.267mg Millet flour
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.372mg Millet flour
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.8µg Chow mein
Folate 106µg 42µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0.8g 0.002g Millet flour
Choline 8.7mg Chow mein
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.536g Millet flour
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.924g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 2.618g Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.17mg Millet flour
Threonine 0.354mg Millet flour
Isoleucine 0.473mg Millet flour
Leucine 1.537mg Millet flour
Lysine 0.144mg Millet flour
Methionine 0.319mg Millet flour
Phenylalanine 0.675mg Millet flour
Valine 0.584mg Millet flour
Histidine 0.257mg Millet flour
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Millet flour
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Millet flour
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g Millet flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chow mein Millet flour
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
42%
Chow mein
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 1170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.693g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chow mein
Chow mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chow mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168905/nutrients
  2. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/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.