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Triticale vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between triticale and chow mein

  • Triticale has more copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B5; however, chow mein has more vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Chow mein's daily need coverage for sodium is 51% more.
  • Triticale has 3 times more copper than chow mein. Triticale has 0.457mg of copper, while chow mein has 0.167mg.
  • Triticale is lower in sodium.
  • Triticale has a higher glycemic index than chow mein.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Triticale 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 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
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 +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +173.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +84%

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% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 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 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +214.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +316.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 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 +60.9%
Contains more WaterWater +790.7%
Contains more FatsFats +638.3%
Contains more OtherOther +11.7%
~equal in Carbs ~72.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 14% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.366 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.913 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 -83.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4131.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +291.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Triticale Chow mein DV% diff.
Manganese 3.21mg 140%
Selenium 43µg 78%
Sodium 5mg 1174mg 51%
Copper 0.457mg 0.167mg 32%
Vitamin B3 1.43mg 5.95mg 28%
Phosphorus 358mg 161mg 28%
Iron 2.57mg 4.73mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.421mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.211g 8.929g 22%
Fats 2.09g 15.43g 21%
Magnesium 130mg 52mg 19%
Zinc 3.45mg 1.4mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.913g 3.571g 18%
Vitamin B5 1.323mg 0.533mg 16%
Fiber 3.7g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.578mg 14%
Protein 13.05g 8.11g 10%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 2.3mg 9%
Folate 73µg 106µg 8%
Saturated fat 0.366g 2.229g 8%
Calories 336kcal 475kcal 7%
Potassium 332mg 120mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.11mg 2%
Choline 8.7mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Carbs 72.13g 72.8g 0%
Net carbs 72.13g 69.1g N/A
Sugar 5.71g N/A
Trans fat 0.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0%
Threonine 0.405mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 0.911mg 0%
Lysine 0.365mg 0%
Methionine 0.204mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.638mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.311mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Triticale 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
27%
Triticale
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Triticale
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale
Triticale contains less Sodium (difference - 1169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.863g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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?
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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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.