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Thyme vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Thyme and Plantain raw?

  • Thyme has more Iron, Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Phosphorus than Plantain raw.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 211% higher.
  • Plantain raw has 135 times less Calcium than Thyme. Thyme has 405mg of Calcium, while Plantain raw has 3mg.

We used Thyme, fresh and Plantains, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +13400%
Contains more Iron +2808.3%
Contains more Magnesium +332.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.8%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains more Zinc +1192.9%
Contains more Copper +585.2%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
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 1% 23% 27% 15% 45% 1% 4% 27% 0% 9%
Contains more Calcium +13400%
Contains more Iron +2808.3%
Contains more Magnesium +332.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.8%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains more Zinc +1192.9%
Contains more Copper +585.2%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +321.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +770.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +772.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.4%
Contains more Folate +104.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.052
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 68% 3% 0% 62% 14% 13% 13% 16% 69% 17% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +321.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +770.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +772.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.4%
Contains more Folate +104.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.052

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +327.7%
Contains more Fats +354.1%
Contains more Other +175.9%
Contains more Carbs +30.4%
Equal in Water - 65.28
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
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more Protein +327.7%
Contains more Fats +354.1%
Contains more Other +175.9%
Contains more Carbs +30.4%
Equal in Water - 65.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +671%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +671%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Plantain raw Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 29.59g Plantain raw
Protein 5.56g 1.3g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.37g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 31.89g Plantain raw
Calories 101kcal 122kcal Plantain raw
Sugar 15g Thyme
Fiber 14g 2.3g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 3mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 0.6mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 37mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 34mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 499mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 4mg Plantain raw
Zinc 1.81mg 0.14mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.081mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 1.5µg Plantain raw
Vitamin A 4751IU 1127IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 56µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.14mg Plantain raw
Vitamin C 160.1mg 18.4mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.052mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.054mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.686mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.26mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.299mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 22µg Thyme
Vitamin K 0.7µg Plantain raw
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.015mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg 0.034mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.036mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg 0.059mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg 0.06mg Thyme
Methionine 0.017mg Plantain raw
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Plantain raw
Valine 0.307mg 0.046mg Thyme
Histidine 0.064mg Plantain raw
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0.143g Plantain raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.032g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.069g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme Plantain raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
93%
Thyme
23%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
15%
Plantain raw

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 - 15g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.