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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 6.3% 9.3% 40% 21% 9.8% 19% 56% 31% 64%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 31% 14% 93% 33% 19% 57% 59% 50% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +395.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.6%
Contains more IronIron +130.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +193.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.7%
~equal in Sodium ~453mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 11% 6% 3% 12% 29% 15% 16% 16% 0% 32% 21% 4.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 12% 23% 3% 83% 64% 72% 29% 32% 23% 42% 51% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +604.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +375.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +66.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.1%
Contains more FatsFats +433.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.8%
Contains more OtherOther +35.3%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +443.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +311.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +175%
Contains more StarchStarch +77%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +160%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Taquitos Opinion
Calories 121kcal 284kcal Taquitos
Protein 4.77g 9.21g Taquitos
Fats 2.35g 12.54g Taquitos
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lo mein
Net carbs 18.86g 30.73g Taquitos
Carbs 20.16g 33.63g Taquitos
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU 3IU Lo mein
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Taquitos
Calcium 21mg 104mg Taquitos
Potassium 105mg 155mg Taquitos
Iron 1.07mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Sugar 2.63g 1.3g Taquitos
Fiber 1.3g 2.9g Taquitos
Copper 0.064mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.36mg 0.71mg Taquitos
Starch 16.73g 29.62g Taquitos
Phosphorus 45mg 132mg Taquitos
Sodium 430mg 453mg Lo mein
Vitamin A 179IU 206IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 30µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Manganese 0.24mg 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 11.7µg 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.14mg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.18µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 12.7µg 16.9µg Taquitos
Folate 28µg 68µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.071g Lo mein
Choline 8.9mg 15.9mg Taquitos
Saturated Fat 0.464g 2.31g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 4.235g 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
Fructose 0.33g 0.12g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g 3.591g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Taquitos
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Lo mein
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
46%
Taquitos

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
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. Lo mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167677/nutrients
  2. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/nutrients

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

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