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Thyme vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Thyme and Spinach?

  • Thyme is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Fiber, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, however, Spinach is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 174% more.
  • Spinach contains 16 times less Vitamin C than Thyme. Thyme contains 160.1mg of Vitamin C, while Spinach contains 9.8mg.

We used Thyme, fresh and Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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
9
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Contains more Calcium +197.8%
Contains more Iron +388.8%
Contains more Magnesium +83.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.3%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Zinc +138.2%
Contains more Copper +219%
Contains more Manganese +83.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Contains more Calcium +197.8%
Contains more Iron +388.8%
Contains more Magnesium +83.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.3%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Zinc +138.2%
Contains more Copper +219%
Contains more Manganese +83.9%

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin C +1533.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.9%
Contains more Folate +224.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 629% 42% 0% 33% 24% 55% 10% 9% 56% 110% 0% 1234%
Contains more Vitamin C +1533.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.9%
Contains more Folate +224.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
4
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Contains more Protein +87.2%
Contains more Fats +546.2%
Contains more Carbs +552%
Contains more Other +76.8%
Contains more Water +40.1%
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% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more Protein +87.2%
Contains more Fats +546.2%
Contains more Carbs +552%
Contains more Other +76.8%
Contains more Water +40.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Spinach Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 1.35g Thyme
Protein 5.56g 2.97g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.26g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 3.75g Thyme
Calories 101kcal 23kcal Thyme
Sugar 0.43g Thyme
Fiber 14g 2.4g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 136mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 3.57mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 87mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 56mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 466mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 70mg Thyme
Zinc 1.81mg 0.76mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.174mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 0.935mg Thyme
Selenium 1.5µg Spinach
Vitamin A 4751IU 10481IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 524µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg Spinach
Vitamin C 160.1mg 9.8mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.095mg Spinach
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.236mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.49mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.145mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.242mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 146µg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.04mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg 0.127mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.152mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg 0.231mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg 0.182mg Spinach
Methionine 0.055mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.134mg Spinach
Valine 0.307mg 0.168mg Thyme
Histidine 0.066mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0.043g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.006g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.109g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme Spinach
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
183%
Spinach
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
52%
Spinach

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.424g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.