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Dried thyme vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Dried thyme and Turmeric

  • Dried thyme has more Vitamin K, Iron, Calcium, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, however, Turmeric is higher in Manganese, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Dried thyme covers your daily Vitamin K needs 1418% more than Turmeric.
  • Turmeric contains 71 times less Vitamin C than Dried thyme. Dried thyme contains 50mg of Vitamin C, while Turmeric contains 0.7mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, thyme, dried and Spices, turmeric, 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 +1025%
Contains more Iron +124.7%
Contains more Zinc +37.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Potassium +155.5%
Contains less Sodium -50.9%
Contains more Copper +51.2%
Contains more Manganese +151.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 208
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 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Calcium +1025%
Contains more Iron +124.7%
Contains more Zinc +37.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Potassium +155.5%
Contains less Sodium -50.9%
Contains more Copper +51.2%
Contains more Manganese +151.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 208

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 E +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +7042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +784.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +414%
Contains more Folate +1270%
Contains more Vitamin K +12694.8%
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 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +7042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +784.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +414%
Contains more Folate +1270%
Contains more Vitamin K +12694.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Contains more Other +65.7%
Contains more Water +65%
Equal in Protein - 9.68
Equal in Carbs - 67.14
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
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Contains more Other +65.7%
Contains more Water +65%
Equal in Protein - 9.68
Equal in Carbs - 67.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.449
62% 11% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.19 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.449

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dried thyme Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 26.94g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 9.11g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 7.43g 3.25g Dried thyme
Carbs 63.94g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 276kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 1.71g 3.21g Dried thyme
Fiber 37g 22.7g Dried thyme
Calcium 1890mg 168mg Dried thyme
Iron 123.6mg 55mg Dried thyme
Magnesium 220mg 208mg Dried thyme
Phosphorus 201mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 814mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 55mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 6.18mg 4.5mg Dried thyme
Copper 0.86mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 7.867mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 4.6µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 3800IU 0IU Dried thyme
Vitamin A RAE 190µg 0µg Dried thyme
Vitamin E 7.48mg 4.43mg Dried thyme
Vitamin C 50mg 0.7mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B1 0.513mg 0.058mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B2 0.399mg 0.15mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B3 4.94mg 1.35mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.55mg 0.107mg Dried thyme
Folate 274µg 20µg Dried thyme
Vitamin K 1714.5µg 13.4µg Dried thyme
Tryptophan 0.186mg 0.17mg Dried thyme
Threonine 0.252mg 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.468mg 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.43mg 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.207mg 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.502mg 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Dried thyme
Saturated Fat 2.73g 1.838g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 0.47g 0.449g Dried thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 1.19g 0.756g Dried thyme
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dried thyme Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
703%
Dried thyme
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.892g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
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 - $2.5)
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 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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.