Thyme vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between thyme and leek
- Thyme is higher than leek in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, fiber, copper, calcium, vitamin B2, magnesium, and zinc.
- Thyme covers your daily iron needs 192% more than leek.
- Thyme contains 16 times more vitamin B2 than leek. While thyme contains 0.471mg of vitamin B2, leek contains only 0.03mg.
- The glycemic index of leek is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Thyme, fresh and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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 | +471.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +586.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +238.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +731% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +362.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1408.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +202.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +257.4% |
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 | +1234.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +186.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1470% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +356% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +192.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +270.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +460% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +204.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1925% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +220.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 17.45mg | 2.1mg | 192% |
| Vitamin C | 160.1mg | 12mg | 165% |
| Manganese | 1.719mg | 0.481mg | 54% |
| Fiber | 14g | 1.8g | 49% |
| Copper | 0.555mg | 0.12mg | 48% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 39% | |
| Calcium | 405mg | 59mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.471mg | 0.03mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 160mg | 28mg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 238µg | 83µg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.81mg | 0.12mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 609mg | 180mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 35mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.824mg | 0.4mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.233mg | 9% |
| Protein | 5.56g | 1.5g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 45µg | 64µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 24.45g | 14.15g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.467g | 0.04g | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.166g | 2% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.68g | 0.3g | 2% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 61kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.45g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.262mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.126mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.307mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 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
70%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.427g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek 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.