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Marrow-stem Kale vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Marrow-stem Kale and Thyme

  • Marrow-stem Kale has more Folate, however, Thyme is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Thyme covers your daily Iron needs 212% more than Marrow-stem Kale.
  • Thyme has 3 times less Folate than Marrow-stem Kale. Marrow-stem Kale has 129µg of Folate, while Thyme has 45µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Collards, 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 Calcium +74.6%
Contains more Iron +3612.8%
Contains more Magnesium +492.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +324%
Contains more Potassium +185.9%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%
Contains more Zinc +761.9%
Contains more Copper +1106.5%
Contains more Manganese +161.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 18% 20% 11% 19% 3% 6% 16% 86% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Calcium +74.6%
Contains more Iron +3612.8%
Contains more Magnesium +492.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +324%
Contains more Potassium +185.9%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%
Contains more Zinc +761.9%
Contains more Copper +1106.5%
Contains more Manganese +161.2%

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.
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Thyme
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Folate +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +353.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +262.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 4751
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 302% 46% 0% 118% 14% 30% 14% 17% 39% 97% 0% 1093%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Folate +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +353.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +262.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 4751

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +37.6%
Contains more Protein +84.1%
Contains more Fats +175.4%
Contains more Carbs +351.1%
Contains more Other +140.6%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 5.42 g
Water: 89.62 g
Other: 1.33 g
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 Water +37.6%
Contains more Protein +84.1%
Contains more Fats +175.4%
Contains more Carbs +351.1%
Contains more Other +140.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +170%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.7%
19% 10% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.055 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.201 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +170%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marrow-stem Kale Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 1.42g 10.45g Thyme
Protein 3.02g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 0.61g 1.68g Thyme
Carbs 5.42g 24.45g Thyme
Calories 32kcal 101kcal Thyme
Sugar 0.46g Thyme
Fiber 4g 14g Thyme
Calcium 232mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 0.47mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 27mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 25mg 106mg Thyme
Potassium 213mg 609mg Thyme
Sodium 17mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 0.21mg 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.046mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 0.658mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 1.3µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A 5019IU 4751IU Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A RAE 251µg 238µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin E 2.26mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin C 35.3mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.048mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 0.742mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.267mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 129µg 45µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin K 437.1µg Marrow-stem Kale
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.086mg 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.1mg 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.151mg 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.117mg 0.126mg Thyme
Methionine 0.033mg Marrow-stem Kale
Phenylalanine 0.087mg Marrow-stem Kale
Valine 0.12mg 0.307mg Thyme
Histidine 0.047mg Marrow-stem Kale
Saturated Fat 0.055g 0.467g Marrow-stem Kale
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.081g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.201g 0.532g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marrow-stem Kale Thyme
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
147%
Marrow-stem Kale
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Marrow-stem Kale
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.412g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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.

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. Marrow-stem Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170406/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.