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Celery vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Celery and Thyme

  • Celery has less Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 216% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Celery, raw 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.
Celery
1
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9
Thyme
Contains more Calcium +912.5%
Contains more Iron +8625%
Contains more Magnesium +1354.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +341.7%
Contains more Potassium +134.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Zinc +1292.3%
Contains more Copper +1485.7%
Contains more Manganese +1568.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 8% 8% 11% 23% 11% 4% 12% 14% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Calcium +912.5%
Contains more Iron +8625%
Contains more Magnesium +1354.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +341.7%
Contains more Potassium +134.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Zinc +1292.3%
Contains more Copper +1485.7%
Contains more Manganese +1568.9%

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.
Celery
2
:
8
Thyme
Contains more Vitamin A +958.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +5064.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +726.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 6% 0% 11% 6% 14% 6% 15% 18% 27% 0% 74%
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 +958.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +5064.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +726.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370.3%
Contains more Folate +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celery
1
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4
Thyme
Contains more Water +46.6%
Contains more Protein +705.8%
Contains more Fats +888.2%
Contains more Carbs +723.2%
Contains more Other +332.4%
3% 95%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.97 g
Water: 95.43 g
Other: 0.74 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 +46.6%
Contains more Protein +705.8%
Contains more Fats +888.2%
Contains more Carbs +723.2%
Contains more Other +332.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celery
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2
Thyme
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +573.4%
27% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +573.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Celery Thyme
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Celery Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 10.45g Thyme
Protein 0.69g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 0.17g 1.68g Thyme
Carbs 2.97g 24.45g Thyme
Calories 16kcal 101kcal Thyme
Fructose 0.37g Celery
Sugar 1.34g Thyme
Fiber 1.6g 14g Thyme
Calcium 40mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 0.2mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 11mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 24mg 106mg Thyme
Potassium 260mg 609mg Thyme
Sodium 80mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 0.13mg 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.035mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 0.103mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 0.4µg Celery
Vitamin A 449IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.27mg Celery
Vitamin C 3.1mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.048mg Thyme
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 0.32mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 36µg 45µg Thyme
Vitamin K 29.3µg Celery
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.02mg 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.032mg 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.027mg 0.126mg Thyme
Methionine 0.005mg Celery
Phenylalanine 0.02mg Celery
Valine 0.027mg 0.307mg Thyme
Histidine 0.012mg Celery
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.467g Celery
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.081g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.532g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Celery 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
17%
Celery
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Celery
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celery
Celery is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.425g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celery
Celery is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Celery
Celery is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Celery - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169988/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.