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Spinach pasta vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spinach pasta and Thyme

  • Spinach pasta is richer in Vitamin B1, and Folate, yet Thyme is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Thyme is 178% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased 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 Phosphorus +39.6%
Contains more Calcium +841.9%
Contains more Iron +428.8%
Contains more Magnesium +154%
Contains more Potassium +123.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +29.3%
Contains more Copper +181.7%
Contains more Manganese +120.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 124% 45% 64% 24% 4% 39% 66% 102% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.6%
Contains more Calcium +841.9%
Contains more Iron +428.8%
Contains more Magnesium +154%
Contains more Potassium +123.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +29.3%
Contains more Copper +181.7%
Contains more Manganese +120.1%

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.
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Thyme
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.2%
Contains more Folate +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1871.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 0% 153% 92% 65% 42% 73% 133% 39% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.2%
Contains more Folate +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1871.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +102.5%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Carbs +127.9%
Contains more Water +116.3%
Contains more Other +290.2%
11% 2% 56% 30%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 2.1 g
Carbs: 55.72 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 0.82 g
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 Protein +102.5%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Carbs +127.9%
Contains more Water +116.3%
Contains more Other +290.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +713.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.467
30% 41% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.483 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.659 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.467 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +713.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.467

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach pasta Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 55.72g 10.45g Spinach pasta
Protein 11.26g 5.56g Spinach pasta
Fats 2.1g 1.68g Spinach pasta
Carbs 55.72g 24.45g Spinach pasta
Calories 289kcal 101kcal Spinach pasta
Fiber 14g Thyme
Calcium 43mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 3.3mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 63mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 148mg 106mg Spinach pasta
Potassium 272mg 609mg Thyme
Sodium 27mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 1.4mg 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.197mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 0.781mg 1.719mg Thyme
Vitamin A 241IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.609mg 0.048mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 3.46mg 1.824mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B5 0.688mg 0.409mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B6 0.315mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 177µg 45µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Spinach pasta
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.114mg Spinach pasta
Threonine 0.352mg 0.154mg Spinach pasta
Isoleucine 0.488mg 0.285mg Spinach pasta
Leucine 0.813mg 0.262mg Spinach pasta
Lysine 0.336mg 0.126mg Spinach pasta
Methionine 0.208mg Spinach pasta
Phenylalanine 0.56mg Spinach pasta
Valine 0.544mg 0.307mg Spinach pasta
Histidine 0.237mg Spinach pasta
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.483g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 0.659g 0.081g Spinach pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.467g 0.532g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach pasta Thyme
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
51%
Spinach pasta
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Spinach pasta
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Spinach pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169729/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.