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Lo mein vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lo mein and Tortilla different?

  • Lo mein is richer in Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Tortilla is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Tortilla covers your daily need of Iron 34% more than Lo mein.
  • Lo mein contains 32 times more Vitamin K than Tortilla. Lo mein contains 12.7µg of Vitamin K, while Tortilla contains 0.4µg.

Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) types were used in this article.

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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
2
:
7
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains less Sodium -10.8%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +256.1%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.4%
Contains more Copper +59.4%
Contains more Manganese +11.7%
Contains more Selenium +41.9%
Equal in Potassium - 105
Lo mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains less Sodium -10.8%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +256.1%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.4%
Contains more Copper +59.4%
Contains more Manganese +11.7%
Contains more Selenium +41.9%
Equal in Potassium - 105

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
9
:
3
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Vitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3075%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +687.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +409.3%
Contains more Folate +250%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.114
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%
Tortilla
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3075%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +687.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +409.3%
Contains more Folate +250%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.114

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
2
:
3
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Fats +147.4%
Contains more Water +78.5%
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Contains more Carbs +147.7%
Contains more Other +34.5%
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
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Fats +147.4%
Contains more Water +78.5%
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Contains more Carbs +147.7%
Contains more Other +34.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
2
:
1
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%
Lo mein
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lo mein
Lo mein
3
:
2
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Sucrose +640.9%
Contains more Glucose +146.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +157.1%
Contains more Maltose +690%
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
Tortilla
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +640.9%
Contains more Glucose +146.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +157.1%
Contains more Maltose +690%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lo mein Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 18.86g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 4.77g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 2.35g 0.95g Lo mein
Carbs 20.16g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 121kcal 237kcal Tortilla
Starch 16.73g 43.02g Tortilla
Fructose 0.33g 0g Lo mein
Sugar 2.63g 2.75g Lo mein
Fiber 1.3g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 21mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 1.07mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 14mg 19mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 45mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 105mg
Sodium 430mg 482mg Lo mein
Zinc 0.36mg 0.32mg Lo mein
Copper 0.064mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.24mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 11.7µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.19mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.114mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.81mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.17mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.06mg Lo mein
Folate 28µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 12.7µg 0.4µg Lo mein
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.008g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.464g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.592g 0.185g Lo mein
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.391g 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 0.019g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lo mein Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Lo mein
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.168g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lo mein
Lo mein is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.