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Thyme vs. Sweet potato leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Thyme and Sweet potato leaves

  • Thyme is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A, yet Sweet potato leaves are richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Thyme is 206% higher.
  • Thyme contains 15 times more Vitamin C than Sweet potato leaves. Thyme contains 160.1mg of Vitamin C, while Sweet potato leaves contain 11mg.

Food types used in this article are Thyme, fresh and Sweet potato leaves, 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.
Thyme
8
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 50% 23% 45% 36% 0% 0% 35% 0.78% 0% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +419.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.9%
Contains more IronIron +1699%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%

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.
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% 227% 0% 0% 39% 80% 21% 14% 44% 0% 756% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1355.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.3%
Contains more FatsFats +229.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +177.2%
Contains more OtherOther +133.6%
Contains more WaterWater +33.3%

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
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.228 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +305%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Thyme Sweet potato leaves
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Calories 101kcal 42kcal Thyme
Protein 5.56g 2.49g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.51g Thyme
Vitamin C 160.1mg 11mg Thyme
Net carbs 10.45g 3.52g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 8.82g Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 70mg Thyme
Calcium 405mg 78mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 508mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 0.97mg Thyme
Fiber 14g 5.3g Thyme
Copper 0.555mg Thyme
Zinc 1.81mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 81mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 6mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 4751IU 3778IU Thyme
Vitamin A 238µg 189µg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 0.9µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.156mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.345mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 1.13mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.225mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.19mg Thyme
Vitamin K 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 45µg Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0.111g Sweet potato leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.02g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.228g Thyme
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.035mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Valine 0.307mg Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme Sweet potato 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
94%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

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?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato 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. Sweet potato leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169303/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.