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Cheddar Cheese vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheddar Cheese and Thyme different?

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Thyme is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Thyme covers your daily need of Iron 216% more than Cheddar Cheese.
  • Thyme contains less Cholesterol.

Cheese, cheddar and Thyme, fresh 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.
Contains more Calcium +75.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +329.2%
Contains more Zinc +101.1%
Contains more Iron +12364.3%
Contains more Magnesium +492.6%
Contains more Potassium +701.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +1750%
Contains more Manganese +6266.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Calcium +75.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +329.2%
Contains more Zinc +101.1%
Contains more Iron +12364.3%
Contains more Magnesium +492.6%
Contains more Potassium +701.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +1750%
Contains more Manganese +6266.7%

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.
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Thyme
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2991.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +427.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.471
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.409
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2991.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +427.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.471
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.409

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +311.3%
Contains more Fats +1882.7%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +691.3%
Contains more Water +75.9%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 Protein +311.3%
Contains more Fats +1882.7%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +691.3%
Contains more Water +75.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11314.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11314.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 10.45g Thyme
Protein 22.87g 5.56g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 1.68g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 24.45g Thyme
Calories 404kcal 101kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g Thyme
Fiber 0g 14g Thyme
Calcium 710mg 405mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 27mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 455mg 106mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 609mg Thyme
Sodium 653mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 3.64mg 1.81mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 0.027mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 238µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.048mg Thyme
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.409mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 27µg 45µg Thyme
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.114mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.154mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.285mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.262mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.126mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.307mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Thyme
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Thyme
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.467g Thyme
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.081g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.532g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 644mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.