Thyme vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are thyme and taro leaves different?
- Thyme is higher in iron, vitamin C, manganese, fiber, copper, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, taro leaves are richer in folate and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for iron for thyme is 190% higher.
- Thyme contains 4 times more calcium than taro leaves. While thyme contains 405mg of calcium, taro leaves contain only 107mg.
Thyme, fresh and Taro leaves, raw are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +255.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +278.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +675.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +105.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +341.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +140.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +207.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +386.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +335.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +180% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.56 g
Fats:
1.68 g
Carbs:
24.45 g
Water:
65.11 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
Other:
1.92 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +127% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +264.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.151 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.307 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 17.45mg | 2.25mg | 190% |
| Vitamin C | 160.1mg | 52mg | 120% |
| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 91% | |
| Manganese | 1.719mg | 0.714mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 14g | 3.7g | 41% |
| Copper | 0.555mg | 0.27mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 405mg | 107mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 160mg | 45mg | 27% |
| Folate | 45µg | 126µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.146mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.209mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 2.02mg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 1.81mg | 0.41mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg | 0.084mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 60mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 24.45g | 6.7g | 6% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 42kcal | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.307g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.824mg | 1.513mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.467g | 0.151g | 1% |
| Protein | 5.56g | 4.98g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.471mg | 0.456mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 609mg | 648mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.68g | 0.74g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.45g | 3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.01g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 238µg | 241µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.262mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.126mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.307mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.114mg | 0% |
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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
70%
69%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.316g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro 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 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.