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Quinoa vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Quinoa and Thyme?

  • Thyme has more Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6 than Quinoa.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 200% higher.

We used Quinoa, cooked 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.
Quinoa
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2282.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254.1%
Contains more IronIron +1071.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +189.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.4%

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.
Quinoa
3
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 0% 0.3% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
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% 285% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +94920%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +328.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +342.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~45µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
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4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Thyme
3
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 FatsFats +14.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.8%
Contains more OtherOther +315.6%
~equal in Water ~65.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
3
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 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 -50.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +551.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Thyme Opinion
Calories 120kcal 101kcal Quinoa
Protein 4.4g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 1.92g 1.68g Quinoa
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 18.5g 10.45g Quinoa
Carbs 21.3g 24.45g Thyme
Magnesium 64mg 160mg Thyme
Calcium 17mg 405mg Thyme
Potassium 172mg 609mg Thyme
Iron 1.49mg 17.45mg Thyme
Sugar 0.87g Thyme
Fiber 2.8g 14g Thyme
Copper 0.192mg 0.555mg Thyme
Zinc 1.09mg 1.81mg Thyme
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 106mg Quinoa
Sodium 7mg 9mg Quinoa
Vitamin A 5IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A 0µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.048mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 42µg 45µg Thyme
Choline 23mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 0.467g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 0.081g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.532g Quinoa
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.131mg 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.261mg 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.239mg 0.126mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.096mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg Quinoa
Valine 0.185mg 0.307mg Thyme
Histidine 0.127mg Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Quinoa 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
11%
Quinoa
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa 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 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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.