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Taquitos vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taquitos and Lo mein

  • 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 Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated 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.
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%
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%
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 ~430mg

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 0% 12% 23% 3% 83% 64% 72% 29% 32% 23% 42% 51% 8.7%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 ProteinProtein +93.1%
Contains more FatsFats +433.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.8%
Contains more OtherOther +35.3%
Contains more WaterWater +66.9%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch +77%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +160%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +443.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +311.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +175%
~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.
Taquitos Lo mein
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 Taquitos Lo mein Opinion
Calories 284kcal 121kcal Taquitos
Protein 9.21g 4.77g Taquitos
Fats 12.54g 2.35g Taquitos
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Net carbs 30.73g 18.86g Taquitos
Carbs 33.63g 20.16g Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 3IU 4IU Lo mein
Magnesium 24mg 14mg Taquitos
Calcium 104mg 21mg Taquitos
Potassium 155mg 105mg Taquitos
Iron 2.47mg 1.07mg Taquitos
Sugar 1.3g 2.63g Taquitos
Fiber 2.9g 1.3g Taquitos
Copper 0.1mg 0.064mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.71mg 0.36mg Taquitos
Starch 29.62g 16.73g Taquitos
Phosphorus 132mg 45mg Taquitos
Sodium 453mg 430mg Lo mein
Vitamin A 206IU 179IU Taquitos
Vitamin A 30µg 9µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.3mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Manganese 0.387mg 0.24mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg 11.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.047mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.124mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 0.81mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.27mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.068mg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 16.9µg 12.7µg Taquitos
Folate 68µg 28µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g 0.008g Lo mein
Choline 15.9mg 8.9mg Taquitos
Saturated Fat 2.31g 0.464g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.592g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 1.291g 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 0.12g 0.33g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g 0.141g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.001g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g 1.134g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/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.

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