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, vitamin A, manganese, fiber, copper, calcium, vitamin B2, 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.
| 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.
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +328.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +342.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +182.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +315.6% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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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 | 1.49mg | 17.45mg | 200% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 160.1mg | 178% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 1.719mg | 47% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 14g | 45% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.555mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 405mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.471mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 238µg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 160mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.348mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 609mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 1.824mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.81mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 106mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.048mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 5% | |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.532g | 4% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 5.56g | 2% |
| Folate | 42µg | 45µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.467g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.081g | 1% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 101kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 24.45g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 1.68g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 10.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.307mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A |
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
11%
70%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food is cheaper?
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.