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Tamale vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tamale and Lo mein

  • Tamale has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, however, Lo mein has more Selenium.
  • Tamale's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 23% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat.

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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.
Tamale
Tamale
7
:
3
Lo mein
Lo mein
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%
Contains more Manganese +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +95%
Equal in Sodium - 430
Equal in Copper - 0.064
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Lo mein
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
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%
Contains more Manganese +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +95%
Equal in Sodium - 430
Equal in Copper - 0.064

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.
Tamale
Tamale
4
:
7
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +86.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.7
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.047
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +86.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.7
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.047

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
2
:
3
Lo mein
Lo mein
Contains more Protein +31.7%
Contains more Fats +160.4%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Equal in Water - 71.33
Equal in Other - 1.39
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
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
Contains more Protein +31.7%
Contains more Fats +160.4%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Equal in Water - 71.33
Equal in Other - 1.39

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
0
:
5
Lo mein
Lo mein
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%
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
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
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.
Tamale Lo mein
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 Tamale Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 18.86g Lo mein
Protein 6.28g 4.77g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 2.35g Tamale
Carbs 18.12g 20.16g Lo mein
Calories 153kcal 121kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.17g 0.33g Lo mein
Sugar 0.99g 2.63g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 1.3g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 21mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 1.07mg Tamale
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 45mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 105mg Tamale
Sodium 427mg 430mg Tamale
Zinc 1.48mg 0.36mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.064mg Lo mein
Manganese 0.174mg 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 6µg 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 0IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Lo mein
Vitamin E 0mg 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 1.7mg 1.7mg
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.047mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.124mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 0.81mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.068mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 28µg Lo mein
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 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 17mg 0mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.008g Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 0.464g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 0.592g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 1.291g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.141g Lo mein

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Tamale Lo mein
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
16%
Tamale
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
27%
Lo mein

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