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Thyme vs. Somen noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Thyme and Somen noodles?

  • Thyme has more Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Potassium than Somen noodles.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 212% higher.

We used Thyme, fresh and Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +4962.5%
Contains more Iron +3255.8%
Contains more Magnesium +7900%
Contains more Phosphorus +292.6%
Contains more Potassium +2000%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +722.7%
Contains more Copper +2120%
Contains more Manganese +584.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 20% 2% 12% 3% 22% 6% 9% 33% 0%
Contains more Calcium +4962.5%
Contains more Iron +3255.8%
Contains more Magnesium +7900%
Contains more Phosphorus +292.6%
Contains more Potassium +2000%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +722.7%
Contains more Copper +2120%
Contains more Manganese +584.9%

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.
Thyme
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1780.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2576.9%
Contains more Folate +2150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
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% 0% 5% 8% 2% 11% 3% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1780.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2576.9%
Contains more Folate +2150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39%
Contains more Fats +833.3%
Contains more Other +764.9%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Equal in Water - 67.91
6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
4% 28% 68%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 27.54 g
Water: 67.91 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +39%
Contains more Fats +833.3%
Contains more Other +764.9%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Equal in Water - 67.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +628.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +628.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Thyme Somen noodles
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Somen noodles Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 27.54g Somen noodles
Protein 5.56g 4g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.18g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 27.54g Somen noodles
Calories 101kcal 131kcal Somen noodles
Fiber 14g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 8mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 0.52mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 2mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 27mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 29mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 161mg Thyme
Zinc 1.81mg 0.22mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.025mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 0.251mg Thyme
Vitamin A 4751IU 0IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 0µg Thyme
Vitamin C 160.1mg 0mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.02mg Thyme
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.033mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.097mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.172mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.013mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 2µg Thyme
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.051mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg 0.106mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.155mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg 0.274mg Somen noodles
Lysine 0.126mg 0.077mg Thyme
Methionine 0.062mg Somen noodles
Phenylalanine 0.194mg Somen noodles
Valine 0.307mg 0.171mg Thyme
Histidine 0.081mg Somen noodles
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0.025g Somen noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.021g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.073g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme Somen noodles
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
93%
Thyme
2%
Somen noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
11%
Somen noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.442g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/nutrients
  2. Somen noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168909/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.