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Lambsquarters vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lambsquarters and thyme

  • Lambsquarters have more vitamin A and vitamin B1; however, thyme is higher in iron, vitamin C, manganese, fiber, magnesium, copper, zinc, and calcium.
  • Thyme covers your daily need for iron, 203% more than lambsquarters.
  • Lambsquarters have 3 times more vitamin B1 than thyme. While lambsquarters have 0.16mg of vitamin B1, thyme has only 0.048mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lambsquarters, 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 24% 93% 40% 45% 98% 12% 31% 5.6% 102% 4.9%
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 +370.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.7%
Contains more IronIron +1354.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119.8%

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 267% 193% 0% 0% 40% 102% 23% 5.5% 63% 0% 0% 23% 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 AVitamin A +143.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +344.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.471mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 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 +29.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.4%
Contains more FatsFats +110%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +234.9%
~equal in Other ~3.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 27% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.059 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.351 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 -87.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +85.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 1.2mg 17.45mg 203%
Vitamin C 80mg 160.1mg 89%
Manganese 0.782mg 1.719mg 41%
Fiber 4g 14g 40%
Vitamin A 580µg 238µg 38%
Magnesium 34mg 160mg 30%
Copper 0.293mg 0.555mg 29%
Zinc 0.44mg 1.81mg 12%
Calcium 309mg 405mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.048mg 9%
Carbs 7.3g 24.45g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.348mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.409mg 6%
Phosphorus 72mg 106mg 5%
Potassium 452mg 609mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.824mg 4%
Folate 30µg 45µg 4%
Calories 43kcal 101kcal 3%
Protein 4.2g 5.56g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.471mg 2%
Selenium 0.9µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.059g 0.467g 2%
Sodium 43mg 9mg 1%
Fats 0.8g 1.68g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.532g 1%
Net carbs 3.3g 10.45g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.15g 0.081g 0%
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.163mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.35mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.354mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.049mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0%
Valine 0.226mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters 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
55%
Lambsquarters
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.408g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters 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. Lambsquarters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/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.