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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.

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.
Triticale
Triticale
8
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2
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Calcium +85%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.4%
Contains more Potassium +176.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +146.4%
Contains more Copper +173.7%
Contains more Iron +84%
Triticale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 97% 93% 154% 30% 1% 95% 153% 419% 0%
Chow mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 178% 38% 69% 11% 154% 39% 56% 0% 235%
Contains more Calcium +85%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.4%
Contains more Potassium +176.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +146.4%
Contains more Copper +173.7%
Contains more Iron +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.
Triticale
Triticale
2
:
6
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +316.1%
Contains more Folate +45.2%
Triticale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 0% 105% 31% 27% 80% 32% 55% 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 B5 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +316.1%
Contains more Folate +45.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Triticale
Triticale
2
:
3
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains more Protein +60.9%
Contains more Water +790.7%
Contains more Fats +638.3%
Contains more Other +11.7%
Equal in Carbs - 72.8
Triticale
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
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 Protein +60.9%
Contains more Water +790.7%
Contains more Fats +638.3%
Contains more Other +11.7%
Equal in Carbs - 72.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Triticale
Triticale
1
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2
Chow mein
Chow mein
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4131.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291.1%
Triticale
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.913 g
Chow mein
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.571 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4131.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 72.13g 69.1g Triticale
Protein 13.05g 8.11g Triticale
Fats 2.09g 15.43g Chow mein
Carbs 72.13g 72.8g Chow mein
Calories 336kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g Triticale
Fiber 3.7g Chow mein
Calcium 37mg 20mg Triticale
Iron 2.57mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Magnesium 130mg 52mg Triticale
Phosphorus 358mg 161mg Triticale
Potassium 332mg 120mg Triticale
Sodium 5mg 1174mg Triticale
Zinc 3.45mg 1.4mg Triticale
Copper 0.457mg 0.167mg Triticale
Manganese 3.21mg Triticale
Selenium 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin E 0.9mg 2.3mg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 1.43mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 1.323mg 0.533mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.11mg Triticale
Folate 73µg 106µg Chow mein
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.157mg Triticale
Threonine 0.405mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.479mg Triticale
Leucine 0.911mg Triticale
Lysine 0.365mg Triticale
Methionine 0.204mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.638mg Triticale
Valine 0.609mg Triticale
Histidine 0.311mg Triticale
Trans Fat 0.8g Triticale
Saturated Fat 0.366g 2.229g Triticale
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.913g 3.571g Chow mein

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is better in case of low diet
Triticale 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
29%
Triticale
45%
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.