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

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Significant differences between Millet flour and Chow mein

  • Millet flour has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, however, Chow mein is richer in Vitamin B2, Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin E.
  • Chow mein covers your daily Sodium needs 51% more than Millet flour.
  • Chow mein has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Millet flour. Millet flour has 0.372mg of Vitamin B6, while Chow mein has 0.11mg.
  • Millet flour contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Millet flour 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 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
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 +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%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +20.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.5%

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% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +238.2%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 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 +32.6%
Contains more WaterWater +634.7%
Contains more FatsFats +263.1%
Contains more OtherOther +105%
~equal in Carbs ~72.8g

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Millet flour Chow mein
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 Millet flour Chow mein Opinion
Calories 382kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Protein 10.75g 8.11g Millet flour
Fats 4.25g 15.43g Chow mein
Net carbs 71.62g 69.1g Millet flour
Carbs 75.12g 72.8g Millet flour
Magnesium 119mg 52mg Millet flour
Calcium 14mg 20mg Chow mein
Potassium 224mg 120mg Millet flour
Iron 3.94mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Sugar 1.66g 5.71g Millet flour
Fiber 3.5g 3.7g Chow mein
Copper 0.535mg 0.167mg Millet flour
Zinc 2.63mg 1.4mg Millet flour
Starch 69.88g Millet flour
Phosphorus 285mg 161mg Millet flour
Sodium 4mg 1174mg Millet flour
Vitamin E 0.11mg 2.3mg Chow mein
Manganese 1.002mg Millet flour
Selenium 32.7µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 5.95mg Millet flour
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 0.533mg Millet flour
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.11mg Millet flour
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1.4µg Chow mein
Folate 42µg 106µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0.002g 0.8g Millet flour
Choline 8.7mg Chow mein
Saturated Fat 0.536g 2.229g Millet flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.924g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 3.571g 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
Millet 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
33%
Millet flour
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
78%
Chow mein

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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/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.