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Mustard vs. Dried thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mustard and Dried thyme different?

  • Mustard is richer in Selenium, while Dried thyme is higher in Iron, Vitamin K, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Copper, Folate, Vitamin C, and Zinc.
  • Dried thyme covers your daily need of Iron 1525% more than Mustard.
  • Mustard contains 7 times more Selenium than Dried thyme. Mustard contains 33.5µg of Selenium, while Dried thyme contains 4.6µg.

Mustard, prepared, yellow and Spices, thyme, dried 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.
Mustard
Mustard
1
:
9
Dried thyme
Dried thyme
Contains more Selenium +628.3%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +7577%
Contains more Magnesium +358.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.1%
Contains more Potassium +435.5%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +865.6%
Contains more Copper +1062.2%
Contains more Manganese +1764.2%
Mustard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Dried thyme
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 567% 4635% 158% 87% 72% 8% 169% 287% 1027% 26%
Contains more Selenium +628.3%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +7577%
Contains more Magnesium +358.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.1%
Contains more Potassium +435.5%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +865.6%
Contains more Copper +1062.2%
Contains more Manganese +1764.2%

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.
Mustard
Mustard
1
:
9
Dried thyme
Dried thyme
Contains more Vitamin A +3386.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1977.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +16566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +774.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +685.7%
Contains more Folate +3814.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +122364.3%
Mustard
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
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 A +3386.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1977.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +16566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +774.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +685.7%
Contains more Folate +3814.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +122364.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mustard
Mustard
1
:
4
Dried thyme
Dried thyme
Contains more Water +974.7%
Contains more Protein +143.6%
Contains more Fats +122.5%
Contains more Carbs +996.7%
Contains more Other +248.1%
Mustard
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 Water +974.7%
Contains more Protein +143.6%
Contains more Fats +122.5%
Contains more Carbs +996.7%
Contains more Other +248.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mustard
Mustard
2
:
1
Dried thyme
Dried thyme
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +364.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.7%
Mustard
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 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 -92.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +364.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Dried thyme Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 26.94g Dried thyme
Protein 3.74g 9.11g Dried thyme
Fats 3.34g 7.43g Dried thyme
Carbs 5.83g 63.94g Dried thyme
Calories 60kcal 276kcal Dried thyme
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g 1.71g Mustard
Fiber 4g 37g Dried thyme
Calcium 63mg 1890mg Dried thyme
Iron 1.61mg 123.6mg Dried thyme
Magnesium 48mg 220mg Dried thyme
Phosphorus 108mg 201mg Dried thyme
Potassium 152mg 814mg Dried thyme
Sodium 1104mg 55mg Dried thyme
Zinc 0.64mg 6.18mg Dried thyme
Copper 0.074mg 0.86mg Dried thyme
Manganese 0.422mg 7.867mg Dried thyme
Selenium 33.5µg 4.6µg Mustard
Vitamin A 109IU 3800IU Dried thyme
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 190µg Dried thyme
Vitamin E 0.36mg 7.48mg Dried thyme
Vitamin C 0.3mg 50mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.513mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.399mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 4.94mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.55mg Dried thyme
Folate 7µg 274µg Dried thyme
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1714.5µg Dried thyme
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.186mg Dried thyme
Threonine 0.167mg 0.252mg Dried thyme
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.468mg Dried thyme
Leucine 0.292mg 0.43mg Dried thyme
Lysine 0.264mg 0.207mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg 0.502mg Dried thyme
Histidine 0.119mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Dried thyme
Saturated Fat 0.214g 2.73g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 0.47g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 1.19g Dried thyme
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
456%
Dried thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
703%
Dried thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.516g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 1049mg)
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 - $2.1)
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)

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.