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.
- Millet flour has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of millet flour is 70, while the glycemic index of chow mein is 47.
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.
| 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.
| 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% |
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:
10.75 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% |
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Carbs
~75.12g
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
0.536 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1174mg | 4mg | 51% |
| Manganese | 1.002mg | 44% | |
| Copper | 0.167mg | 0.535mg | 41% |
| Starch | 69.88g | 29% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.421mg | 0.073mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.372mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.929g | 0.924g | 20% |
| Selenium | 43µg | 32.7µg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 285mg | 18% |
| Fats | 15.43g | 4.25g | 17% |
| Folate | 106µg | 42µg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 119mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.3mg | 0.11mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.533mg | 1.267mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.578mg | 0.413mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.4mg | 2.63mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4.73mg | 3.94mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.229g | 0.536g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.571g | 2.618g | 6% |
| Protein | 8.11g | 10.75g | 5% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 382kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 224mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.7mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 3.5g | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 72.8g | 75.12g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.1g | 71.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.71g | 1.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.95mg | 6.02mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.8g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.473mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.584mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.549g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 1170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.693g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.