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Dried thyme vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Dried thyme and Black pepper

  • Dried thyme has more Iron, Vitamin K, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin C, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin E , however, Black pepper is richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Dried thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 1424% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, thyme, dried and Spices, pepper, black.

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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.
Dried thyme
Dried thyme
5
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5
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Calcium +326.6%
Contains more Iron +1172.9%
Contains more Magnesium +28.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.2%
Contains more Zinc +419.3%
Contains more Potassium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Copper +54.7%
Contains more Manganese +62.1%
Equal in Selenium - 4.9
Dried thyme
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 567% 4635% 158% 87% 72% 8% 169% 287% 1027% 26%
Black pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Contains more Calcium +326.6%
Contains more Iron +1172.9%
Contains more Magnesium +28.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.2%
Contains more Zinc +419.3%
Contains more Potassium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Copper +54.7%
Contains more Manganese +62.1%
Equal in Selenium - 4.9

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.
Dried thyme
Dried thyme
9
:
1
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Vitamin A +594.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +619.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +332.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89%
Contains more Folate +1511.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +947.3%
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%
Black pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 21% 0% 0% 27% 42% 22% 84% 68% 13% 0% 410%
Contains more Vitamin A +594.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +619.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +332.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89%
Contains more Folate +1511.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +947.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dried thyme
Dried thyme
2
:
3
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Fats +127.9%
Contains more Other +18%
Contains more Protein +14.1%
Contains more Water +59.9%
Equal in Carbs - 63.95
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
Black pepper
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Contains more Fats +127.9%
Contains more Other +18%
Contains more Protein +14.1%
Contains more Water +59.9%
Equal in Carbs - 63.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dried thyme
Dried thyme
1
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2
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.2%
Dried thyme
62% 11% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.19 g
Black pepper
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dried thyme Black pepper Opinion
Net carbs 26.94g 38.65g Black pepper
Protein 9.11g 10.39g Black pepper
Fats 7.43g 3.26g Dried thyme
Carbs 63.94g 63.95g Black pepper
Calories 276kcal 251kcal Dried thyme
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Sugar 1.71g 0.64g Black pepper
Fiber 37g 25.3g Dried thyme
Calcium 1890mg 443mg Dried thyme
Iron 123.6mg 9.71mg Dried thyme
Magnesium 220mg 171mg Dried thyme
Phosphorus 201mg 158mg Dried thyme
Potassium 814mg 1329mg Black pepper
Sodium 55mg 20mg Black pepper
Zinc 6.18mg 1.19mg Dried thyme
Copper 0.86mg 1.33mg Black pepper
Manganese 7.867mg 12.753mg Black pepper
Selenium 4.6µg 4.9µg Black pepper
Vitamin A 3800IU 547IU Dried thyme
Vitamin A RAE 190µg 27µg Dried thyme
Vitamin E 7.48mg 1.04mg Dried thyme
Vitamin C 50mg 0mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B1 0.513mg 0.108mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B2 0.399mg 0.18mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B3 4.94mg 1.143mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B5 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.55mg 0.291mg Dried thyme
Folate 274µg 17µg Dried thyme
Vitamin K 1714.5µg 163.7µg Dried thyme
Tryptophan 0.186mg 0.058mg Dried thyme
Threonine 0.252mg 0.244mg Dried thyme
Isoleucine 0.468mg 0.366mg Dried thyme
Leucine 0.43mg 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.207mg 0.244mg Black pepper
Methionine 0.096mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Black pepper
Valine 0.502mg 0.547mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.159mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 2.73g 1.392g Black pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.47g 0.739g Black pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 1.19g 0.998g Dried thyme
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dried thyme Black pepper
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
456%
Dried thyme
60%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
703%
Dried thyme
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.338g)
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. Dried thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170938/nutrients
  2. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.