Arugula vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are arugula and thyme different?
- Arugula contains less iron, vitamin C, manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin B2, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B6 than thyme.
- Thyme covers your daily need for iron, 200% more than arugula.
- Thyme has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of thyme is 45, while the glycemic index of arugula is 32.
Arugula, raw and Thyme, fresh types were used in this article.
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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 | +240.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +153.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1095.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +630.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +285.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +435.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +115.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +967.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +447.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +498% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +376.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +154.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +569.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +65.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 17.45mg | 200% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 160.1mg | 161% |
| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 91% | |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 1.719mg | 61% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.555mg | 53% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 14g | 50% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.471mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 47mg | 160mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 405mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.348mg | 21% |
| Folate | 97µg | 45µg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 119µg | 238µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 1.81mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 1.824mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 106mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 3.65g | 24.45g | 7% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 609mg | 7% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 5.56g | 6% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 101kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.086g | 0.467g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.66g | 1.68g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 0.532g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 0.409mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.05g | 10.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.05g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.049g | 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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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
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70%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.381g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.