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Dried thyme vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dried thyme and Cardamom different?

  • Dried thyme is richer in Iron, Calcium, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE, while Cardamom is higher in Manganese.
  • Dried thyme covers your daily need of Iron 1370% more than Cardamom.

Spices, thyme, dried and Spices, cardamom 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 +393.5%
Contains more Iron +784.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Copper +124.5%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -67.3%
Contains more Zinc +20.9%
Contains more Manganese +255.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 229
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 567% 4635% 158% 87% 72% 8% 169% 287% 1027% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Calcium +393.5%
Contains more Iron +784.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Copper +124.5%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -67.3%
Contains more Zinc +20.9%
Contains more Manganese +255.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 229

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 70% 50% 42% 21% 0% 54% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +10.9%
Contains more Other +102.6%
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Equal in Fats - 6.7
Equal in Carbs - 68.47
Equal in Water - 8.28
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
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more Fats +10.9%
Contains more Other +102.6%
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Equal in Fats - 6.7
Equal in Carbs - 68.47
Equal in Water - 8.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.1%
62% 11% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.19 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.1%

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 Cardamom
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 Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 26.94g 40.47g Cardamom
Protein 9.11g 10.76g Cardamom
Fats 7.43g 6.7g Dried thyme
Carbs 63.94g 68.47g Cardamom
Calories 276kcal 311kcal Cardamom
Sugar 1.71g Cardamom
Fiber 37g 28g Dried thyme
Calcium 1890mg 383mg Dried thyme
Iron 123.6mg 13.97mg Dried thyme
Magnesium 220mg 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 201mg 178mg Dried thyme
Potassium 814mg 1119mg Cardamom
Sodium 55mg 18mg Cardamom
Zinc 6.18mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 0.86mg 0.383mg Dried thyme
Manganese 7.867mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 4.6µg Dried thyme
Vitamin A 3800IU 0IU Dried thyme
Vitamin A RAE 190µg 0µg Dried thyme
Vitamin E 7.48mg Dried thyme
Vitamin C 50mg 21mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B1 0.513mg 0.198mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B2 0.399mg 0.182mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B3 4.94mg 1.102mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B6 0.55mg 0.23mg Dried thyme
Folate 274µg Dried thyme
Vitamin K 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 2.73g 0.68g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 0.47g 0.87g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 1.19g 0.43g Dried thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dried thyme Cardamom
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
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
703%
Dried thyme
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

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 - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.05g)
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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.