Lo mein vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lo mein and Taquitos

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 Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated.

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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

Taquitos

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 - 453

Lo mein

Taquitos

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 - 453

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

Taquitos

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

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%

Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Lo mein

Taquitos

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

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%

Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lo mein

Taquitos

Contains more Water +66.9%

Contains more Protein +93.1%

Contains more Fats +433.6%

Contains more Carbs +66.8%

Contains more Other +35.3%

Lo mein

Protein: 4.77 g

Fats: 2.35 g

Carbs: 20.16 g

Water: 71.33 g

Other: 1.39 g

Taquitos

Protein: 9.21 g

Fats: 12.54 g

Carbs: 33.63 g

Water: 42.74 g

Other: 1.88 g

Contains more Water +66.9%

Contains more Protein +93.1%

Contains more Fats +433.6%

Contains more Carbs +66.8%

Contains more Other +35.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lo mein

Taquitos

Contains less Saturated Fat -79.9%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +716.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228%

Lo mein

Saturated Fat: 0.464 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g

Taquitos

Saturated Fat: 2.31 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -79.9%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +716.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lo mein

Taquitos

Contains more Sucrose +443.3%

Contains more Glucose +311.1%

Contains more Fructose +175%

Contains more Starch +77%

Contains more Maltose +160%

Lo mein

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

Taquitos

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

Contains more Sucrose +443.3%

Contains more Glucose +311.1%

Contains more Fructose +175%

Contains more Starch +77%

Contains more Maltose +160%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Rich in minerals
Lower in Sugar
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

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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%

36%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

27%

46%

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?

Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Sodium?

Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.846g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)

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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Lo mein vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Differences between Lo mein and Taquitos

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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