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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, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 6% 11% 177% 56% 38% 69% 153% 0% 235%
Thyme
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
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.
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% 0% 46% 0% 145% 97% 112% 32% 25% 0% 3.5% 80% 4.7%
Thyme
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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 534% 285% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 15% 73% 2%
Protein: 8.11 g
Fats: 15.43 g
Carbs: 72.8 g
Water: 1.18 g
Other: 2.48 g
Thyme
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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
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
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.571 g
Thyme
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
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.
Chow mein Thyme
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chow mein Thyme Opinion
Calories 475kcal 101kcal Chow mein
Protein 8.11g 5.56g Chow mein
Fats 15.43g 1.68g Chow mein
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 69.1g 10.45g Chow mein
Carbs 72.8g 24.45g Chow mein
Magnesium 52mg 160mg Thyme
Calcium 20mg 405mg Thyme
Potassium 120mg 609mg Thyme
Iron 4.73mg 17.45mg Thyme
Sugar 5.71g Thyme
Fiber 3.7g 14g Thyme
Copper 0.167mg 0.555mg Thyme
Zinc 1.4mg 1.81mg Thyme
Phosphorus 161mg 106mg Chow mein
Sodium 1174mg 9mg Thyme
Vitamin A 0IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 2.3mg Chow mein
Manganese 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.578mg 0.048mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 1.824mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.409mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.348mg Thyme
Vitamin K 1.4µg Chow mein
Folate 106µg 45µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0.8g 0g Thyme
Choline 8.7mg Chow mein
Saturated Fat 2.229g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 8.929g 0.081g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 3.571g 0.532g Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chow mein Thyme
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
42%
Chow mein
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Chow mein
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 1165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.762g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
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.

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. Chow mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168905/nutrients
  2. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.