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Drumstick leaves vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Drumstick leaves and Thyme

  • Drumstick leaves have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE, while Thyme have more Iron, Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 168% higher.
  • Thyme contains 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Drumstick leaves. Drumstick leaves contain 0.257mg of Vitamin B1, while Thyme contains 0.048mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Drumstick 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 56% 30% 150% 35% 16% 48% 1.2% 139% 4.9%
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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 +281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.7%
Contains more IronIron +336.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +428.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +201.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~106mg
~equal in Sodium ~9mg

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 172% 454% 0% 0% 64% 152% 42% 7.5% 277% 0% 0% 30% 0%
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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% 285% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +435.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +209.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
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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 ProteinProtein +69.1%
Contains more WaterWater +20.8%
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +195.3%
Contains more OtherOther +41.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick leaves Thyme Opinion
Calories 64kcal 101kcal Thyme
Protein 9.4g 5.56g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.4g 1.68g Thyme
Vitamin C 51.7mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 6.28g 10.45g Thyme
Carbs 8.28g 24.45g Thyme
Magnesium 42mg 160mg Thyme
Calcium 185mg 405mg Thyme
Potassium 337mg 609mg Thyme
Iron 4mg 17.45mg Thyme
Fiber 2g 14g Thyme
Copper 0.105mg 0.555mg Thyme
Zinc 0.6mg 1.81mg Thyme
Phosphorus 112mg 106mg Drumstick leaves
Sodium 9mg 9mg
Vitamin A 7564IU 4751IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 378µg 238µg Drumstick leaves
Manganese 1.063mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 0.9µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.257mg 0.048mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.66mg 0.471mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 1.824mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 1.2mg 0.348mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 40µg 45µg Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.467g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g Thyme
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.114mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.411mg 0.154mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.451mg 0.285mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.791mg 0.262mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.537mg 0.126mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.123mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.487mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.611mg 0.307mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.196mg Drumstick leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick leaves 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
92%
Drumstick leaves
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Drumstick leaves
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick 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)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (9 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.

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. Drumstick leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168416/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.