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Thyme vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Thyme and Arugula different?

  • Arugula contains less Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE than Thyme.
  • Thyme covers your daily need of Iron 200% more than Arugula.
  • Thyme has 11 times more Vitamin C than Arugula. Thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C, while Arugula has 15mg.

Thyme, fresh and Arugula, raw types were 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.
Thyme
9
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Contains more Calcium +153.1%
Contains more Iron +1095.2%
Contains more Magnesium +240.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.8%
Contains more Potassium +65%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +285.1%
Contains more Copper +630.3%
Contains more Manganese +435.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains more Calcium +153.1%
Contains more Iron +1095.2%
Contains more Magnesium +240.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.8%
Contains more Potassium +65%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +285.1%
Contains more Copper +630.3%
Contains more Manganese +435.5%

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.
Thyme
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +100.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +967.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +447.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +498%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +376.7%
Contains more Folate +115.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.044
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.437
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin A +100.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +967.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +447.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +498%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +376.7%
Contains more Folate +115.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.044
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.437

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
4
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Contains more Protein +115.5%
Contains more Fats +154.5%
Contains more Carbs +569.9%
Contains more Other +128.6%
Contains more Water +40.9%
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
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +115.5%
Contains more Fats +154.5%
Contains more Carbs +569.9%
Contains more Other +128.6%
Contains more Water +40.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Thyme Arugula
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 Thyme Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 2.05g Thyme
Protein 5.56g 2.58g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.66g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 3.65g Thyme
Calories 101kcal 25kcal Thyme
Sugar 2.05g Thyme
Fiber 14g 1.6g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 160mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 1.46mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 47mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 52mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 369mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 27mg Thyme
Zinc 1.81mg 0.47mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.076mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 0.321mg Thyme
Selenium 0.3µg Arugula
Vitamin A 4751IU 2373IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 119µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.43mg Arugula
Vitamin C 160.1mg 15mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.044mg Thyme
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.086mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.305mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.437mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.073mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 97µg Arugula
Vitamin K 108.6µg Arugula
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0.086g Arugula
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.049g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.319g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Thyme Arugula
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
93%
Thyme
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.381g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.