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Spinach pasta vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spinach pasta and Thyme

  • Spinach pasta is richer in Vitamin B1, and Folate, yet Thyme is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin A, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Thyme is 178% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased 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 45% 13% 24% 124% 66% 38% 63% 3.5% 102% 0%
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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 +39.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +841.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.9%
Contains more IronIron +428.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120.1%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 0% 14% 0% 0% 152% 92% 65% 41% 73% 39% 0% 133% 0%
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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 B1Vitamin B1 +1168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1871.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 2% 56% 30%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 2.1 g
Carbs: 55.72 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 0.82 g
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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 ProteinProtein +102.5%
Contains more FatsFats +25%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +127.9%
Contains more WaterWater +116.3%
Contains more OtherOther +290.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 41% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.483 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.659 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.467 g
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +713.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.467g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach pasta Thyme Opinion
Calories 289kcal 101kcal Spinach pasta
Protein 11.26g 5.56g Spinach pasta
Fats 2.1g 1.68g Spinach pasta
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 55.72g 10.45g Spinach pasta
Carbs 55.72g 24.45g Spinach pasta
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Thyme
Magnesium 63mg 160mg Thyme
Calcium 43mg 405mg Thyme
Potassium 272mg 609mg Thyme
Iron 3.3mg 17.45mg Thyme
Fiber 14g Thyme
Copper 0.197mg 0.555mg Thyme
Zinc 1.4mg 1.81mg Thyme
Phosphorus 148mg 106mg Spinach pasta
Sodium 27mg 9mg Thyme
Vitamin A 241IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A 25µg 238µg Thyme
Manganese 0.781mg 1.719mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.609mg 0.048mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 3.46mg 1.824mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B5 0.688mg 0.409mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B6 0.315mg 0.348mg Thyme
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Spinach pasta
Folate 177µg 45µg Spinach pasta
Saturated Fat 0.483g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 0.659g 0.081g Spinach pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.467g 0.532g Thyme
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.114mg Spinach pasta
Threonine 0.352mg 0.154mg Spinach pasta
Isoleucine 0.488mg 0.285mg Spinach pasta
Leucine 0.813mg 0.262mg Spinach pasta
Lysine 0.336mg 0.126mg Spinach pasta
Methionine 0.208mg Spinach pasta
Phenylalanine 0.56mg Spinach pasta
Valine 0.544mg 0.307mg Spinach pasta
Histidine 0.237mg Spinach pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach pasta 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
47%
Spinach pasta
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Spinach pasta
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169729/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.