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Taquitos vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taquitos and Lo mein

  • Lo mein contains less Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Folate, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B12 than Taquitos.
  • Taquitos' daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 24% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lo mein is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat.

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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 Calcium +395.2%
Contains more Iron +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.3%
Contains more Potassium +47.6%
Contains more Zinc +97.2%
Contains more Copper +56.3%
Contains more Manganese +61.3%
Contains more Selenium +42.7%
Equal in Sodium - 430
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Contains more Calcium +395.2%
Contains more Iron +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.3%
Contains more Potassium +47.6%
Contains more Zinc +97.2%
Contains more Copper +56.3%
Contains more Manganese +61.3%
Contains more Selenium +42.7%
Equal in Sodium - 430

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +604.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 23% 3% 0% 83% 64% 73% 29% 33% 51% 23% 43%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 6% 3% 6% 12% 29% 16% 17% 16% 22% 0% 32%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +604.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +93.1%
Contains more Fats +433.6%
Contains more Carbs +66.8%
Contains more Other +35.3%
Contains more Water +66.9%
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 g
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more Protein +93.1%
Contains more Fats +433.6%
Contains more Carbs +66.8%
Contains more Other +35.3%
Contains more Water +66.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +716.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.9%
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +716.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +77%
Contains more Maltose +160%
Contains more Sucrose +443.3%
Contains more Glucose +311.1%
Contains more Fructose +175%
96% 3%
Starch: 29.62 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.09 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.78 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 8% 2% 2%
Starch: 16.73 g
Sucrose: 1.63 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +77%
Contains more Maltose +160%
Contains more Sucrose +443.3%
Contains more Glucose +311.1%
Contains more Fructose +175%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 30.73g 18.86g Taquitos
Protein 9.21g 4.77g Taquitos
Fats 12.54g 2.35g Taquitos
Carbs 33.63g 20.16g Taquitos
Calories 284kcal 121kcal Taquitos
Starch 29.62g 16.73g Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 1.3g 2.63g Taquitos
Fiber 2.9g 1.3g Taquitos
Calcium 104mg 21mg Taquitos
Iron 2.47mg 1.07mg Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 14mg Taquitos
Phosphorus 132mg 45mg Taquitos
Potassium 155mg 105mg Taquitos
Sodium 453mg 430mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.71mg 0.36mg Taquitos
Copper 0.1mg 0.064mg Taquitos
Manganese 0.387mg 0.24mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg 11.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin A 206IU 179IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 9µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.3mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.047mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.124mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 0.81mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.27mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.068mg Taquitos
Folate 68µg 28µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 16.9µg 12.7µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.071g 0.008g Lo mein
Saturated Fat 2.31g 0.464g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.592g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 1.291g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.001g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g 1.134g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g 0.141g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Lo 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
36%
Taquitos
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.846g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/nutrients
  2. Lo mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167677/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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