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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.
Lo mein
Lo mein
3
:
7
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Manganese +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +95%
Contains more Calcium +38.1%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +24.8%
Contains more Zinc +311.1%
Equal in Sodium - 427
Equal in Copper - 0.063
Lo mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Manganese +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +95%
Contains more Calcium +38.1%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +24.8%
Contains more Zinc +311.1%
Equal in Sodium - 427
Equal in Copper - 0.063

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.
Lo mein
Lo mein
7
:
4
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.7
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
Lo mein
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%
Tamale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.7
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
3
:
2
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Protein +31.7%
Contains more Fats +160.4%
Equal in Water - 68.1
Equal in Other - 1.38
Lo mein
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
Tamale
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Protein +31.7%
Contains more Fats +160.4%
Equal in Water - 68.1
Equal in Other - 1.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
2
:
1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +362.7%
Lo mein
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +362.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
5
:
0
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Starch +36.3%
Contains more Sucrose +307.5%
Contains more Glucose +76.2%
Contains more Fructose +94.1%
Contains more Maltose +36.4%
Lo mein
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
Tamale
92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +36.3%
Contains more Sucrose +307.5%
Contains more Glucose +76.2%
Contains more Fructose +94.1%
Contains more Maltose +36.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 15.02g Lo mein
Protein 4.77g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 2.35g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 20.16g 18.12g Lo mein
Calories 121kcal 153kcal Tamale
Starch 16.73g 12.27g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g 0.17g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 1.3g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 21mg 29mg Tamale
Iron 1.07mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 14mg 22mg Tamale
Phosphorus 45mg 99mg Tamale
Potassium 105mg 131mg Tamale
Sodium 430mg 427mg Tamale
Zinc 0.36mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.064mg 0.063mg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg 0.174mg Lo mein
Selenium 11.7µg 6µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 0IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 1.7mg
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.08mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.205mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 28µg 15µg Lo mein
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 12.7µg Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g Tamale
Saturated Fat 0.464g 2.396g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.688g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g 0.029g Lo mein

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Tamale
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
14%
Lo mein
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.932g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Lo mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167677/nutrients
  2. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.