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.
| 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% |
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 E Vitamin 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% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
Other:
1.92 g
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
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.307 g
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 42kcal | 101kcal |
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| Protein | 4.98g | 5.56g |
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| Fats | 0.74g | 1.68g |
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| Vitamin C | 52mg | 160.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 3g | 10.45g |
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| Carbs | 6.7g | 24.45g |
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| Magnesium | 45mg | 160mg |
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| Calcium | 107mg | 405mg |
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| Potassium | 648mg | 609mg |
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| Iron | 2.25mg | 17.45mg |
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| Sugar | 3.01g |
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| Fiber | 3.7g | 14g |
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| Copper | 0.27mg | 0.555mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 1.81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 106mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4825IU | 4751IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 241µg | 238µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.714mg | 1.719mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.471mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.513mg | 1.824mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.409mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.146mg | 0.348mg |
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg |
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| Folate | 126µg | 45µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.151g | 0.467g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.06g | 0.081g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.307g | 0.532g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.114mg |
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| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0.154mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.285mg |
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| Leucine | 0.392mg | 0.262mg |
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| Lysine | 0.246mg | 0.126mg |
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| Methionine | 0.079mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.256mg | 0.307mg |
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| Histidine | 0.114mg |
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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
85%
86%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.316g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
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.