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Thyme vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Thyme and Summer squash

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Zinc in Thyme is higher than in Summer squash.
  • Thyme covers your daily Iron needs 214% more than Summer squash.
  • Summer squash has 27 times less Calcium than Thyme. Thyme has 405mg of Calcium, while Summer squash has 15mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Thyme, fresh and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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 Calcium +2600%
Contains more Iron +4885.7%
Contains more Magnesium +841.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.9%
Contains more Potassium +132.4%
Contains more Zinc +524.1%
Contains more Copper +988.2%
Contains more Manganese +882.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2600%
Contains more Iron +4885.7%
Contains more Magnesium +841.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.9%
Contains more Potassium +132.4%
Contains more Zinc +524.1%
Contains more Copper +988.2%
Contains more Manganese +882.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +2275.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +841.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +231.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.6%
Contains more Folate +55.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.048
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 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2275.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +841.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +231.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.6%
Contains more Folate +55.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.048

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +359.5%
Contains more Fats +833.3%
Contains more Carbs +629.9%
Contains more Other +416.1%
Contains more Water +45.4%
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% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +359.5%
Contains more Fats +833.3%
Contains more Carbs +629.9%
Contains more Other +416.1%
Contains more Water +45.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +406.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +497.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +406.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +497.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 2.25g Thyme
Protein 5.56g 1.21g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.18g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 3.35g Thyme
Calories 101kcal 16kcal Thyme
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g Thyme
Fiber 14g 1.1g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 15mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 0.35mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 17mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 38mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 262mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 1.81mg 0.29mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.051mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 0.175mg Thyme
Selenium 0.2µg Summer squash
Vitamin A 4751IU 200IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 10µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 160.1mg 17mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.048mg
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.142mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.487mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.155mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.218mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 29µg Thyme
Vitamin K 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.011mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg 0.028mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.042mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg 0.069mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg 0.065mg Thyme
Methionine 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.307mg 0.053mg Thyme
Histidine 0.025mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.016g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.089g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme Summer squash
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
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.423g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash 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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.