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Cumin vs. Dried thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cumin and Dried thyme?

  • Cumin is richer in Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Potassium, yet Dried thyme is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Dried thyme's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 1424% higher.
  • Cumin has 2 times more Phosphorus than Dried thyme. Cumin has 499mg of Phosphorus, while Dried thyme has 201mg.

We used Spices, cumin seed and Spices, thyme, dried types in this comparison.

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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.
Cumin
Cumin
5
:
5
Dried thyme
Dried thyme
Contains more Magnesium +66.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.3%
Contains more Potassium +119.7%
Contains more Selenium +13%
Contains more Calcium +103%
Contains more Iron +86.3%
Contains less Sodium -67.3%
Contains more Zinc +28.8%
Contains more Manganese +136%
Equal in Copper - 0.86
Cumin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Dried thyme
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 567% 4635% 158% 87% 72% 8% 169% 287% 1027% 26%
Contains more Magnesium +66.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.3%
Contains more Potassium +119.7%
Contains more Selenium +13%
Contains more Calcium +103%
Contains more Iron +86.3%
Contains less Sodium -67.3%
Contains more Zinc +28.8%
Contains more Manganese +136%
Equal in Copper - 0.86

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.
Cumin
Cumin
1
:
8
Dried thyme
Dried thyme
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +199.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +549.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.4%
Contains more Folate +2640%
Contains more Vitamin K +31650%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.94
Cumin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Dried thyme
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 150% 0% 167% 129% 93% 93% 0% 127% 206% 0% 4287%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +199.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +549.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.4%
Contains more Folate +2640%
Contains more Vitamin K +31650%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.94

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
3
:
2
Dried thyme
Dried thyme
Contains more Protein +95.5%
Contains more Fats +199.7%
Contains more Carbs +44.5%
Contains more Other +53.9%
Equal in Water - 7.79
Cumin
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Dried thyme
9% 7% 64% 8% 12%
Protein: 9.11 g
Fats: 7.43 g
Carbs: 63.94 g
Water: 7.79 g
Other: 11.73 g
Contains more Protein +95.5%
Contains more Fats +199.7%
Contains more Carbs +44.5%
Contains more Other +53.9%
Equal in Water - 7.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
3
:
0
Dried thyme
Dried thyme
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2887.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.5%
Cumin
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Dried thyme
62% 11% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.19 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2887.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Dried thyme Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 26.94g Cumin
Protein 17.81g 9.11g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 7.43g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 63.94g Dried thyme
Calories 375kcal 276kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g 1.71g Dried thyme
Fiber 10.5g 37g Dried thyme
Calcium 931mg 1890mg Dried thyme
Iron 66.36mg 123.6mg Dried thyme
Magnesium 366mg 220mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 201mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 814mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 55mg Dried thyme
Zinc 4.8mg 6.18mg Dried thyme
Copper 0.867mg 0.86mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 7.867mg Dried thyme
Selenium 5.2µg 4.6µg Cumin
Vitamin A 1270IU 3800IU Dried thyme
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 190µg Dried thyme
Vitamin E 3.33mg 7.48mg Dried thyme
Vitamin C 7.7mg 50mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.513mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.399mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 4.94mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.55mg Dried thyme
Folate 10µg 274µg Dried thyme
Vitamin K 5.4µg 1714.5µg Dried thyme
Tryptophan 0.186mg Dried thyme
Threonine 0.252mg Dried thyme
Isoleucine 0.468mg Dried thyme
Leucine 0.43mg Dried thyme
Lysine 0.207mg Dried thyme
Valine 0.502mg Dried thyme
Saturated Fat 1.535g 2.73g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.47g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 1.19g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Dried 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
51%
Cumin
456%
Dried thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
703%
Dried thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.195g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/nutrients
  2. Dried thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170938/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.