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Thyme vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Thyme and Pumpkin leaves?

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 in Thyme is higher than in Pumpkin leaves.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 190% more.
  • Pumpkin leaves contain 15 times less Vitamin C than Thyme. Thyme contains 160.1mg of Vitamin C, while Pumpkin leaves contain 11mg.

We used Thyme, fresh and Pumpkin leaves, raw types in this article.

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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.
Thyme
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 12% 38% 83% 44% 5.5% 45% 1.4% 46% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +321.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +938.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.7%
Contains more IronIron +686%
Contains more CopperCopper +317.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +805%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +384.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~104mg

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 534% 285% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 117% 0% 0% 24% 30% 17% 2.5% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1355.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +268%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +873.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
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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
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.5%
Contains more FatsFats +320%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +949.4%
Contains more OtherOther +158.1%
Contains more WaterWater +42.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.022 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +55.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2318.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Pumpkin leaves Opinion
Calories 101kcal 19kcal Thyme
Protein 5.56g 3.15g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.4g Thyme
Vitamin C 160.1mg 11mg Thyme
Net carbs 10.45g 2.33g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 2.33g Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 38mg Thyme
Calcium 405mg 39mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 436mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 2.22mg Thyme
Fiber 14g Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.133mg Thyme
Zinc 1.81mg 0.2mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 104mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 11mg Thyme
Vitamin A 4751IU 1942IU Thyme
Vitamin A 238µg 97µg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 0.355mg Thyme
Selenium 0.9µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.094mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.128mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.92mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.042mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.207mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 36µg Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0.207g Pumpkin leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.052g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.022g Thyme
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.041mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.156mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.126mg 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.307mg 0.181mg Thyme
Histidine 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme Pumpkin leaves
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
86%
Thyme
23%
Pumpkin leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
31%
Pumpkin leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves 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)

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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.