Amaranth leaves vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Amaranth leaves and Thyme
- Amaranth leaves have more Folate, however, Thyme have more Iron, Vitamin C, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 189% more.
- Amaranth leaves have 2 times more Folate than Thyme. Amaranth leaves have 85µg of Folate, while Thyme has 45µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth leaves, raw 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 SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +190.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +652.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +242.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +101.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +269.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +62.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +198.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +539.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.46 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
4.02 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
5.56 g
Fats:
1.68 g
Carbs:
24.45 g
Water:
65.11 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +409.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +508.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -80.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +261.9% |
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Monounsaturated Fat
~0.081g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 23kcal | 101kcal |
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| Protein | 2.46g | 5.56g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 1.68g |
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| Vitamin C | 43.3mg | 160.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.02g | 10.45g |
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| Carbs | 4.02g | 24.45g |
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| Magnesium | 55mg | 160mg |
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| Calcium | 215mg | 405mg |
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| Potassium | 611mg | 609mg |
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| Iron | 2.32mg | 17.45mg |
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| Fiber | 14g |
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| Copper | 0.162mg | 0.555mg |
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| Zinc | 0.9mg | 1.81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 50mg | 106mg |
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| Sodium | 20mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2917IU | 4751IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 146µg | 238µg |
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| Manganese | 0.885mg | 1.719mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.471mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.658mg | 1.824mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.409mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.192mg | 0.348mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1140µg |
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| Folate | 85µg | 45µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.091g | 0.467g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.076g | 0.081g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.147g | 0.532g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.114mg |
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| Threonine | 0.099mg | 0.154mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.119mg | 0.285mg |
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| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0.262mg |
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| Lysine | 0.127mg | 0.126mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg |
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| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.307mg |
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| Histidine | 0.052mg |
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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
257%
86%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.376g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)