Thyme vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between thyme and lambsquarters
- Thyme has more iron, vitamin C, manganese, fiber, magnesium, copper, zinc, and calcium; however, lambsquarters are higher in vitamin A and vitamin B1.
- Thyme covers your daily need for iron, 203% more than lambsquarters.
- Thyme has 5 times more magnesium than lambsquarters. While thyme has 160mg of magnesium, lambsquarters have only 34mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Thyme, fresh and Lambsquarters, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +370.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1354.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +311.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +119.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +100.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +344.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +143.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.56 g
Fats:
1.68 g
Carbs:
24.45 g
Water:
65.11 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
4.2 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
7.3 g
Water:
84.3 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +110% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +234.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.059 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.351 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85.2% |
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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| Iron | 17.45mg | 1.2mg | 203% |
| Vitamin C | 160.1mg | 80mg | 89% |
| Manganese | 1.719mg | 0.782mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 14g | 4g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 238µg | 580µg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 160mg | 34mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.555mg | 0.293mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 1.81mg | 0.44mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 405mg | 309mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.16mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.45g | 7.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.274mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg | 0.092mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 72mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 609mg | 452mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.824mg | 1.2mg | 4% |
| Folate | 45µg | 30µg | 4% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 43kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 5.56g | 4.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.471mg | 0.44mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.467g | 0.059g | 2% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.68g | 0.8g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.351g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.45g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.262mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.126mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.166mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.307mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0% |
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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
70%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.408g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)