Chow mein vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chow mein and thyme
- Chow mein has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B3; however, thyme has more vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, copper, fiber, calcium, and magnesium.
- Thyme's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 178% more.
- Chow mein has 130 times more sodium than thyme. Chow mein has 1174mg of sodium, while thyme has 9mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Noodles, chinese, chow mein and Thyme, fresh.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +207.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1925% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +407.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +268.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +232.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1104.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +226.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +135.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +216.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +818.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +197.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5417.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10923.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +571.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 160.1mg | 178% |
| Iron | 4.73mg | 17.45mg | 159% |
| Selenium | 43µg | 78% | |
| Manganese | 1.719mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 1174mg | 9mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.578mg | 0.048mg | 44% |
| Copper | 0.167mg | 0.555mg | 43% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 14g | 41% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 405mg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 160mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.95mg | 1.824mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 238µg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.929g | 0.081g | 22% |
| Fats | 15.43g | 1.68g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.571g | 0.532g | 20% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 101kcal | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.348mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 72.8g | 24.45g | 16% |
| Folate | 106µg | 45µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.3mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 120mg | 609mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 106mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.229g | 0.467g | 8% |
| Protein | 8.11g | 5.56g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.4mg | 1.81mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.421mg | 0.471mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.533mg | 0.409mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 69.1g | 10.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.71g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.307mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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70%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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145%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 1165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.762g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.