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Taro leaves vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taro leaves and Thyme different?

  • Taro leaves are higher in Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Thyme is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Thyme is 190% higher.
  • Taro leaves contain 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Thyme. While Taro leaves contain 0.209mg of Vitamin B1, Thyme contains only 0.048mg.

Taro leaves, raw and Thyme, fresh are the varieties used in this article.

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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 32% 32% 57% 84% 90% 11% 26% 0.39% 93% 4.9%
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 less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +278.5%
Contains more IronIron +675.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +341.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +140.8%
~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 173% 290% 40% 0% 52% 105% 28% 5% 34% 0% 272% 95% 7%
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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 +335.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +207.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +386.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~4751IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.471mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 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 WaterWater +31.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.6%
Contains more FatsFats +127%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +264.9%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.307 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 -67.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +35%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taro leaves Thyme
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Taro leaves Thyme Opinion
Calories 42kcal 101kcal Thyme
Protein 4.98g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 0.74g 1.68g Thyme
Vitamin C 52mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 3g 10.45g Thyme
Carbs 6.7g 24.45g Thyme
Magnesium 45mg 160mg Thyme
Calcium 107mg 405mg Thyme
Potassium 648mg 609mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 17.45mg Thyme
Sugar 3.01g Thyme
Fiber 3.7g 14g Thyme
Copper 0.27mg 0.555mg Thyme
Zinc 0.41mg 1.81mg Thyme
Phosphorus 60mg 106mg Thyme
Sodium 3mg 9mg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 4825IU 4751IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A 241µg 238µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 0.9µg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.048mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.348mg Thyme
Vitamin K 108.6µg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 45µg Taro leaves
Choline 12.8mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.467g Taro leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.081g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.532g Thyme
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.167mg 0.154mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.392mg 0.262mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.126mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg 0.307mg Thyme
Histidine 0.114mg Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro leaves 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
85%
Taro leaves
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.316g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves 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. Taro leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168487/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.