Lo mein vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between lo mein and tamale
- Lo mein has more selenium; however, tamale has more vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin B6.
- Tamale's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 23% more.
- Lo mein has 2 times more selenium than tamale. Lo mein has 11.7µg of selenium, while tamale has 6µg.
- Lo mein is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Tamales (Navajo).
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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 ManganeseManganese | +37.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +95% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +311.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +86.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +160.4% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +362.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +36.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +307.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +76.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +94.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +36.4% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 6µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 1.48mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.464g | 2.396g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 99mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.1g | 7% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 6.12g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 0.143mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.592g | 2.739g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 1.59mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 0.688g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.77g | 6.28g | 3% |
| Folate | 28µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.24mg | 0.174mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 121kcal | 153kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 12.27g | 2% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 20.16g | 18.12g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 0.205mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 131mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 1.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.86g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 427mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | N/A |
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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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.932g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lo mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.