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Thyme vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are thyme and yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw different?

  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, copper, calcium, vitamin B2, magnesium, vitamin B6, and zinc than thyme.
  • Thyme covers your daily need for iron, 212% more than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw.
  • Thyme has 15 times more vitamin B6 than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw. Thyme has 0.348mg of vitamin B6, while yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has 0.024mg.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is 86, while the glycemic index of thyme is 45.

Thyme, fresh and Yardlong bean, raw types were 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.
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 31% 15% 21% 18% 16% 10% 25% 0.52% 27% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +263.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +710%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +153.8%
Contains more IronIron +3612.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1056.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +389.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +738.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%

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
6
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% 79% 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 63% 14% 0% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 3.3% 5.5% 0% 0% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +751.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +453.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +328.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +344.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +643.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
3% 8% 88%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 8.35 g
Water: 87.85 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.6%
Contains more FatsFats +320%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +192.8%
Contains more OtherOther +433.3%
Contains more WaterWater +34.9%

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
34% 12% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +214.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Thyme Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw DV% diff.
Iron 17.45mg 0.47mg 212%
Vitamin C 160.1mg 18.8mg 157%
Manganese 1.719mg 0.205mg 66%
Fiber 14g 56%
Copper 0.555mg 0.048mg 56%
Calcium 405mg 50mg 36%
Magnesium 160mg 44mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.11mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.024mg 25%
Vitamin A 238µg 43µg 22%
Zinc 1.81mg 0.37mg 13%
Potassium 609mg 240mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.41mg 9%
Phosphorus 106mg 59mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.055mg 7%
Protein 5.56g 2.8g 6%
Carbs 24.45g 8.35g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.107mg 5%
Folate 45µg 62µg 4%
Calories 101kcal 47kcal 3%
Selenium 1.5µg 3%
Fats 1.68g 0.4g 2%
Saturated fat 0.467g 0.105g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.169g 2%
Net carbs 10.45g 8.35g N/A
Sodium 9mg 4mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 0.036g 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.032mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.15mg 0%
Leucine 0.262mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.126mg 0.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.307mg 0.162mg 0%
Histidine 0.09mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Thyme
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.362g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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 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. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169222/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.