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Spelt vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spelt and Chow mein

  • Spelt has more Copper, however, Chow mein has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Chow mein is 71% higher.
  • Spelt is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Spelt, cooked 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.
Spelt
Spelt
4
:
6
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Potassium +19.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +28.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +183.2%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Selenium +975%
Equal in Magnesium - 52
Equal in Phosphorus - 161
Spelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Chow mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 178% 38% 69% 11% 154% 39% 56% 0% 235%
Contains more Potassium +19.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +28.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +183.2%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Selenium +975%
Equal in Magnesium - 52
Equal in Phosphorus - 161

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.
Spelt
Spelt
1
:
9
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +461.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +715.4%
Spelt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 0% 0%
Chow mein
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 46% 0% 0% 145% 98% 112% 32% 26% 80% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +461.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +715.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
Spelt
1
:
4
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Water +5540.7%
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Fats +1715.3%
Contains more Carbs +175.3%
Contains more Other +281.5%
Spelt
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Chow mein
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 Water +5540.7%
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Fats +1715.3%
Contains more Carbs +175.3%
Contains more Other +281.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spelt Chow mein
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Chow mein Opinion
Net carbs 22.54g 69.1g Chow mein
Protein 5.5g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.85g 15.43g Chow mein
Carbs 26.44g 72.8g Chow mein
Calories 127kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Sugar 5.71g Spelt
Fiber 3.9g 3.7g Spelt
Calcium 10mg 20mg Chow mein
Iron 1.67mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Magnesium 49mg 52mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 150mg 161mg Chow mein
Potassium 143mg 120mg Spelt
Sodium 5mg 1174mg Spelt
Zinc 1.25mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Copper 0.215mg 0.167mg Spelt
Manganese 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 4µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.11mg Chow mein
Folate 13µg 106µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0.8g Spelt
Saturated Fat 2.229g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g Chow mein

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is better in case of low diet
Spelt Chow mein
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Spelt
45%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 1169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chow mein
Chow mein is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chow mein
Chow mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.