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Thyme vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Thyme and Quinoa?

  • Thyme has more Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6 than Quinoa.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 200% higher.

We used Thyme, fresh and Quinoa, cooked types in this comparison.

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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
Thyme
7
:
3
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Calcium +2282.4%
Contains more Iron +1071.1%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +254.1%
Contains more Zinc +66.1%
Contains more Copper +189.1%
Contains more Manganese +172.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Thyme
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Contains more Calcium +2282.4%
Contains more Iron +1071.1%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +254.1%
Contains more Zinc +66.1%
Contains more Copper +189.1%
Contains more Manganese +172.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%

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
Thyme
7
:
3
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Vitamin A +94920%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +328.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +342.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.9%
Equal in Folate - 42
Thyme
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Quinoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +94920%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +328.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +342.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.9%
Equal in Folate - 42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
Thyme
3
:
2
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Other +315.6%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Equal in Water - 71.61
Thyme
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
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Other +315.6%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Equal in Water - 71.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
Thyme
0
:
3
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +551.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.6%
Thyme
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +551.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Quinoa Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 18.5g Quinoa
Protein 5.56g 4.4g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 1.92g Quinoa
Carbs 24.45g 21.3g Thyme
Calories 101kcal 120kcal Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g Thyme
Fiber 14g 2.8g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 17mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 1.49mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 64mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 152mg Quinoa
Potassium 609mg 172mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 7mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.81mg 1.09mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.192mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 0.631mg Thyme
Selenium 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin A 4751IU 5IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 0µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Vitamin C 160.1mg 0mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.107mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.11mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.412mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.123mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 42µg Thyme
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.052mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg 0.131mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.157mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg 0.261mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg 0.239mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.096mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg Quinoa
Valine 0.307mg 0.185mg Thyme
Histidine 0.127mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0.231g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.528g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 1.078g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme Quinoa
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
93%
Thyme
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.