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Thyme vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Thyme and Mustard Greens

  • Thyme has more Iron, Vitamin C, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, however, Mustard Greens is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Thyme covers your daily Iron needs 207% more than Mustard Greens.
  • Mustard Greens has 12 times less Magnesium than Thyme. Thyme has 160mg of Magnesium, while Mustard Greens has 13mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Thyme, fresh and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +243.2%
Contains more Iron +1905.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.4%
Contains more Potassium +275.9%
Contains more Zinc +722.7%
Contains more Copper +280.1%
Equal in Sodium - 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 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +243.2%
Contains more Iron +1905.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.4%
Contains more Potassium +275.9%
Contains more Zinc +722.7%
Contains more Copper +280.1%
Equal in Sodium - 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
7
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Contains more Vitamin C +532.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +647.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +160.4%
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 743% 36% 0% 85% 11% 15% 9% 8% 23% 7% 0% 1482%
Contains more Vitamin C +532.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +647.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +160.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +117.2%
Contains more Fats +257.4%
Contains more Carbs +442.1%
Contains more Other +370.6%
Contains more Water +41%
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
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Protein +117.2%
Contains more Fats +257.4%
Contains more Carbs +442.1%
Contains more Other +370.6%
Contains more Water +41%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1056.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.8%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1056.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Mustard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 2.51g Thyme
Protein 5.56g 2.56g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.47g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 4.51g Thyme
Calories 101kcal 26kcal Thyme
Sugar 1.41g Thyme
Fiber 14g 2g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 118mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 0.87mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 13mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 42mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 162mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 9mg
Zinc 1.81mg 0.22mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.146mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 0.6µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 4751IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 160.1mg 25.3mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.041mg Thyme
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.063mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.433mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.12mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.098mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 9µg Thyme
Vitamin K 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0.012g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.046g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme Mustard Greens
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
201%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (9 mg)
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. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.