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Dried thyme vs. Ground ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Dried thyme and Ground ginger

  • Dried thyme has more Vitamin K, Iron, Calcium, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , and Copper, while Ground ginger has more Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Dried thyme covers your daily need of Vitamin K 1428% more than Ground ginger.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, thyme, dried and Spices, ginger, ground.

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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 +1557.9%
Contains more Iron +524.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.6%
Contains more Zinc +69.8%
Contains more Copper +79.2%
Contains more Potassium +62.2%
Contains less Sodium -50.9%
Contains more Manganese +323.3%
Contains more Selenium +1113%
Equal in Magnesium - 214
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 35% 743% 153% 72% 117% 4% 100% 160% 4344% 305%
Contains more Calcium +1557.9%
Contains more Iron +524.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.6%
Contains more Zinc +69.8%
Contains more Copper +79.2%
Contains more Potassium +62.2%
Contains less Sodium -50.9%
Contains more Manganese +323.3%
Contains more Selenium +1113%
Equal in Magnesium - 214

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 +12566.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +7042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1015.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.7%
Contains more Folate +2007.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +214212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.8%
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 2% 0% 0% 3% 12% 40% 181% 29% 145% 10% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +12566.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +7042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1015.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.7%
Contains more Folate +2007.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +214212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +75.2%
Contains more Other +124.7%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Water +27.6%
Equal in Protein - 8.98
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
9% 4% 72% 10% 5%
Protein: 8.98 g
Fats: 4.24 g
Carbs: 71.62 g
Water: 9.94 g
Other: 5.22 g
Contains more Fats +75.2%
Contains more Other +124.7%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Water +27.6%
Equal in Protein - 8.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.599
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.479
62% 11% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.19 g
65% 12% 23%
Saturated Fat: 2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.929 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.599
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.479

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 Ground ginger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dried thyme Ground ginger Opinion
Net carbs 26.94g 57.52g Ground ginger
Protein 9.11g 8.98g Dried thyme
Fats 7.43g 4.24g Dried thyme
Carbs 63.94g 71.62g Ground ginger
Calories 276kcal 335kcal Ground ginger
Fructose 1.78g Ground ginger
Sugar 1.71g 3.39g Dried thyme
Fiber 37g 14.1g Dried thyme
Calcium 1890mg 114mg Dried thyme
Iron 123.6mg 19.8mg Dried thyme
Magnesium 220mg 214mg Dried thyme
Phosphorus 201mg 168mg Dried thyme
Potassium 814mg 1320mg Ground ginger
Sodium 55mg 27mg Ground ginger
Zinc 6.18mg 3.64mg Dried thyme
Copper 0.86mg 0.48mg Dried thyme
Manganese 7.867mg 33.3mg Ground ginger
Selenium 4.6µg 55.8µg Ground ginger
Vitamin A 3800IU 30IU Dried thyme
Vitamin A RAE 190µg 2µg Dried thyme
Vitamin E 7.48mg 0mg Dried thyme
Vitamin C 50mg 0.7mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B1 0.513mg 0.046mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B2 0.399mg 0.17mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B3 4.94mg 9.62mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 0.477mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B6 0.55mg 0.626mg Ground ginger
Folate 274µg 13µg Dried thyme
Vitamin K 1714.5µg 0.8µg Dried thyme
Tryptophan 0.186mg 0.152mg Dried thyme
Threonine 0.252mg 0.289mg Ground ginger
Isoleucine 0.468mg 0.341mg Dried thyme
Leucine 0.43mg 0.513mg Ground ginger
Lysine 0.207mg 0.241mg Ground ginger
Methionine 0.089mg Ground ginger
Phenylalanine 0.311mg Ground ginger
Valine 0.502mg 0.411mg Dried thyme
Histidine 0.199mg Ground ginger
Saturated Fat 2.73g 2.599g Ground ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.47g 0.479g Ground ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.19g 0.929g Dried thyme
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g Ground ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dried thyme Ground ginger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Ground ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
703%
Dried thyme
603%
Ground ginger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Ground ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170926/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.