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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +311.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +95% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +86.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +160.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +362.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +36.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +307.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +76.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +94.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +36.4% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 6µg | 11.7µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.36mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 0.464g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 45mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.3g | 7% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 2.35g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.068mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 0.592g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 0.81mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 1.291g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.124mg | 3% |
| Protein | 6.28g | 4.77g | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 153kcal | 121kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 16.73g | 2% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 1.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 20.16g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 1.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 18.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 430mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | 0.141g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.932g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lo mein is relatively richer in vitamins
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.