Thyme vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between thyme and fireweed
- Thyme is richer in iron, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin A, yet fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for fireweed is 217% higher.
- Thyme contains 73 times more vitamin C than fireweed. Thyme contains 160.1mg of vitamin C, while fireweed contains 2.2mg.
Food types used in this article are Thyme, fresh and Fireweed, leaves, raw.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +23.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +627.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +290% |
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 CVitamin C | +7177.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +243.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +231.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +148.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.7% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.719mg | 6.704mg | 217% |
| Iron | 17.45mg | 2.4mg | 188% |
| Vitamin C | 160.1mg | 2.2mg | 175% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.471mg | 0.137mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.555mg | 0.32mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.632mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg | 1.356mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.824mg | 4.674mg | 18% |
| Folate | 45µg | 112µg | 17% |
| Fiber | 14g | 10.6g | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.81mg | 2.66mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 238µg | 180µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 4% | |
| Potassium | 609mg | 494mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.68g | 2.75g | 2% |
| Carbs | 24.45g | 19.22g | 2% |
| Protein | 5.56g | 4.71g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.467g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 405mg | 429mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 160mg | 156mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 103kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.45g | 8.62g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 108mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.307mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.