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Spinach raw vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between spinach raw and thyme?

  • Spinach raw is richer in vitamin A and folate, while thyme is higher in iron, vitamin C, copper, fiber, manganese, calcium, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for iron is 184% higher.
  • Thyme has 4 times less folate than spinach raw. Spinach raw has 194µg of folate, while thyme has 45µg.
  • Thyme has a higher glycemic index (45) than spinach raw (32).

We used Spinach, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
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 +102.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +309.1%
Contains more IronIron +543.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +326.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +241.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.6%
~equal in Potassium ~609mg

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
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 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +331.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +469.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +529.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 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 +40.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.4%
Contains more FatsFats +330.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +573.6%
Contains more OtherOther +86%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 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 -86.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +710%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +222.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spinach raw 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 Spinach raw Thyme DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 402%
Iron 2.71mg 17.45mg 184%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 160.1mg 147%
Fiber 2.2g 14g 47%
Copper 0.13mg 0.555mg 47%
Folate 194µg 45µg 37%
Manganese 0.897mg 1.719mg 36%
Calcium 99mg 405mg 31%
Vitamin A 469µg 238µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.471mg 22%
Magnesium 79mg 160mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 14%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.81mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.348mg 12%
Phosphorus 49mg 106mg 8%
Carbs 3.63g 24.45g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 0.409mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 1.824mg 7%
Protein 2.86g 5.56g 5%
Choline 19.3mg 4%
Calories 23kcal 101kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.048mg 3%
Sodium 79mg 9mg 3%
Selenium 1µg 2%
Potassium 558mg 609mg 2%
Fats 0.39g 1.68g 2%
Saturated fat 0.063g 0.467g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 0.532g 2%
Net carbs 1.43g 10.45g N/A
Sugar 0.42g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0.081g 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Thyme
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
137%
Spinach raw
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.404g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.