Teff vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Teff and Chow mein?
- Teff is richer in Copper, yet Chow mein is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Phosphorus.
- Chow mein's daily need coverage for Sodium is 51% higher.
- Teff has 2 times more Calcium than Chow mein. Teff has 49mg of Calcium, while Chow mein has 20mg.
- Teff contains less Sodium.
We used Teff, cooked and Noodles, chinese, chow mein types in this comparison.
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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 | +145% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +215.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1175.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +554.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +488.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +6250% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2273.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +266.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +259.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 101kcal | 475kcal |
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| Protein | 3.87g | 8.11g |
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| Fats | 0.65g | 15.43g |
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| Net carbs | 17.06g | 69.1g |
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| Carbs | 19.86g | 72.8g |
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| Magnesium | 50mg | 52mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 107mg | 120mg |
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| Iron | 2.05mg | 4.73mg |
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| Sugar | 5.71g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.167mg |
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| Zinc | 1.11mg | 1.4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 120mg | 161mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 1174mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 2.3mg |
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| Manganese | 2.86mg |
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| Selenium | 43µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.578mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.421mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 5.95mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.533mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 106µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.8g |
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| Choline | 8.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.229g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.929g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.571g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.146mg |
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| Leucine | 0.311mg |
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| Lysine | 0.109mg |
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| Methionine | 0.125mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg |
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| Valine | 0.2mg |
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| Histidine | 0.088mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
8%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
78%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 1166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 ($)