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Arrowroot vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between arrowroot and thyme?

  • Arrowroot is richer in folate, while thyme is higher in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, fiber, copper, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for iron is 190% higher.
  • Thyme has 8 times less folate than arrowroot. Arrowroot has 338µg of folate, while thyme has 45µg.
  • Arrowroot has a higher glycemic index (58) than thyme (45).

We used Arrowroot, raw and Thyme, fresh types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Thyme
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +540%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.1%
Contains more IronIron +686%
Contains more CopperCopper +358.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +187.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +887.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~106mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Thyme
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +197.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +651.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8326.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +698.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.824mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Thyme
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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 WaterWater +24%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.1%
Contains more FatsFats +740%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.6%
Contains more OtherOther +125.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Thyme
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43% 8% 49%
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 -91.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1925%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 2.22mg 17.45mg 190%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 160.1mg 176%
Folate 338µg 45µg 73%
Manganese 0.174mg 1.719mg 67%
Fiber 1.3g 14g 51%
Copper 0.121mg 0.555mg 48%
Calcium 6mg 405mg 40%
Magnesium 25mg 160mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.471mg 32%
Vitamin A 1µg 238µg 26%
Zinc 0.63mg 1.81mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.048mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.348mg 6%
Potassium 454mg 609mg 5%
Carbs 13.39g 24.45g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.532g 3%
Protein 4.24g 5.56g 3%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.467g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.409mg 2%
Calories 65kcal 101kcal 2%
Fats 0.2g 1.68g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 1.824mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Sodium 26mg 9mg 1%
Phosphorus 98mg 106mg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 10.45g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 0.081g 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.307mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Thyme
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Arrowroot
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.428g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot 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)

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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.