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Thyme vs. Spinach pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Thyme and Spinach pasta

  • Thyme is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium, yet Spinach pasta is richer in Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Thyme is 178% higher.
  • Thyme contains 10 times more Vitamin A RAE than Spinach pasta. Thyme contains 238µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Spinach pasta contains 25µg.

Food types used in this article are Thyme, fresh and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased.

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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 +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%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.6%
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 13% 124% 45% 64% 24% 4% 39% 66% 102% 0%
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%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.6%

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 A +1871.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.5%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.315
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 15% 0% 0% 0% 153% 92% 65% 42% 73% 133% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1871.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.5%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.315

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/nutrients
  2. Spinach pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169729/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.