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 for chow mein is 71% higher.
- Spelt is lower in sodium.
- Spelt has a higher glycemic index than chow mein.
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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +183.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +975% |
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 | +784.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +461.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1303.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +131.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +715.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +5540.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1715.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +175.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 4µg | 43µg | 71% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 1174mg | 51% |
| Manganese | 1.091mg | 47% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.578mg | 40% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 4.73mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.421mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.571g | 24% | |
| Folate | 13µg | 106µg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.929g | 22% | |
| Fats | 0.85g | 15.43g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.57mg | 5.95mg | 21% |
| Calories | 127kcal | 475kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 26.44g | 72.8g | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2.3mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.533mg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.229g | 10% | |
| Starch | 19.57g | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.215mg | 0.167mg | 5% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 8.11g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.7mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 161mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 143mg | 120mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 49mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.25mg | 1.4mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 3.7g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.54g | 69.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.71g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.8g | N/A |
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
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78%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 1169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chow mein is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)