Thyme vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between thyme and penne
- Thyme is higher than penne in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.
- Thyme covers your daily iron needs 208% more than penne.
- The amount of saturated fat in thyme is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Thyme, fresh and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.
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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 | +433.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +355.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +399.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2081.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +190.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.2% |
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Protein
~5.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1134.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 17.45mg | 0.8mg | 208% |
| Vitamin C | 160.1mg | 0mg | 178% |
| Manganese | 1.719mg | 75% | |
| Copper | 0.555mg | 62% | |
| Fiber | 14g | 2.7g | 45% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.471mg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 405mg | 89mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 160mg | 30mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 27% | |
| Vitamin A | 238µg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 609mg | 122mg | 14% |
| Folate | 45µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.824mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 248mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.467g | 2.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 1.81mg | 1.1mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 4% | |
| Fats | 1.68g | 4g | 4% |
| Carbs | 24.45g | 16.8g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 1g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 118mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 126kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 5.56g | 5.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.45g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| 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
70%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.833g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.2)