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Thyme vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Thyme and Chinese cabbage

  • Thyme is higher than Chinese cabbage in Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Thyme covers your daily Iron needs 208% more than Chinese cabbage.
  • Thyme contains 26 times more Copper than Chinese cabbage. While Thyme contains 0.555mg of Copper, Chinese cabbage contains only 0.021mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Thyme, fresh and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw.

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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 +285.7%
Contains more Iron +2081.3%
Contains more Magnesium +742.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.5%
Contains more Potassium +141.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Zinc +852.6%
Contains more Copper +2542.9%
Contains more Manganese +981.1%
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 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +2081.3%
Contains more Magnesium +742.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.5%
Contains more Potassium +141.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Zinc +852.6%
Contains more Copper +2542.9%
Contains more Manganese +981.1%

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 C +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +572.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +364.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.4%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 4468
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 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin C +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +572.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +364.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.4%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 4468

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +270.7%
Contains more Fats +740%
Contains more Carbs +1021.6%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Water +46.4%
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
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +270.7%
Contains more Fats +740%
Contains more Carbs +1021.6%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Water +46.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +440%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +454.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +440%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +454.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 1.18g Thyme
Protein 5.56g 1.5g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.2g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 2.18g Thyme
Calories 101kcal 13kcal Thyme
Sugar 1.18g Thyme
Fiber 14g 1g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 105mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 0.8mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 19mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 37mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 252mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 65mg Thyme
Zinc 1.81mg 0.19mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.021mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 0.159mg Thyme
Selenium 0.5µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A 4751IU 4468IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 223µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 160.1mg 45mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.04mg Thyme
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.07mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.5mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.088mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.194mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.015mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg 0.049mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.085mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg 0.088mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg 0.089mg Thyme
Methionine 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.307mg 0.066mg Thyme
Histidine 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0.027g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.015g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.096g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme Chinese cabbage
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
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.