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Basil vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Basil and Thyme

  • Basil has less Iron, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Potassium than Thyme.
  • Thyme covers your daily need of Iron 179% more than Basil.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and Thyme, fresh.

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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.
Basil
2
:
8
Thyme
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Calcium +128.8%
Contains more Iron +450.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.3%
Contains more Potassium +106.4%
Contains more Zinc +123.5%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Contains more Manganese +49.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Calcium +128.8%
Contains more Iron +450.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.3%
Contains more Potassium +106.4%
Contains more Zinc +123.5%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Contains more Manganese +49.7%

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.
Basil
4
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6
Thyme
Contains more Vitamin A +11%
Contains more Folate +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +789.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +519.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 4751
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +11%
Contains more Folate +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +789.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +519.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 4751

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
1
:
4
Thyme
Contains more Water +41.4%
Contains more Protein +76.5%
Contains more Fats +162.5%
Contains more Carbs +822.6%
Contains more Other +113.3%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
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
Contains more Water +41.4%
Contains more Protein +76.5%
Contains more Fats +162.5%
Contains more Carbs +822.6%
Contains more Other +113.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
2
:
1
Thyme
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.081
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.081

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 10.45g Thyme
Protein 3.15g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 0.64g 1.68g Thyme
Carbs 2.65g 24.45g Thyme
Calories 23kcal 101kcal Thyme
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g Thyme
Fiber 1.6g 14g Thyme
Calcium 177mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 3.17mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 64mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 56mg 106mg Thyme
Potassium 295mg 609mg Thyme
Sodium 4mg 9mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.385mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 1.148mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 0.3µg Basil
Vitamin A 5275IU 4751IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 238µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.048mg Thyme
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 68µg 45µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.104mg 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.191mg 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.11mg 0.126mg Thyme
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg 0.307mg Thyme
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.467g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.081g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.532g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Thyme
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
131%
Basil
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.426g)
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/nutrients
  2. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.