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Paprika vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Paprika and Thyme?

  • Paprika is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Thyme is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 247% more.
  • Thyme contains 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Paprika. Paprika contains 2.141mg of Vitamin B6, while Thyme contains 0.348mg.

We used Spices, paprika and Thyme, fresh types 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.
Paprika
Paprika
7
:
3
Thyme
Thyme
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +11.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.2%
Contains more Potassium +274.4%
Contains more Zinc +139.2%
Contains more Copper +28.5%
Contains more Calcium +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Equal in Manganese - 1.719
Paprika
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Thyme
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +11.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.2%
Contains more Potassium +274.4%
Contains more Zinc +139.2%
Contains more Copper +28.5%
Contains more Calcium +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Equal in Manganese - 1.719

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.
Paprika
Paprika
9
:
1
Thyme
Thyme
Contains more Vitamin A +936.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +451.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +513.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +17688.9%
Equal in Folate - 45
Paprika
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Thyme
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +936.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +451.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +513.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +17688.9%
Equal in Folate - 45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paprika
Paprika
4
:
1
Thyme
Thyme
Contains more Protein +154.3%
Contains more Fats +667.3%
Contains more Carbs +120.8%
Contains more Other +141.9%
Contains more Water +479.3%
Paprika
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Thyme
6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Protein +154.3%
Contains more Fats +667.3%
Contains more Carbs +120.8%
Contains more Other +141.9%
Contains more Water +479.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paprika
Paprika
2
:
1
Thyme
Thyme
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1992.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1359.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Paprika
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Thyme
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1992.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1359.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 10.45g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 5.56g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 1.68g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 24.45g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 101kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Thyme
Fiber 34.9g 14g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 21.14mg 17.45mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 160mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 106mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 609mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 4.33mg 1.81mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.555mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 6.3µg Paprika
Vitamin A 49254IU 4751IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 238µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.048mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.471mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 1.824mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.409mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.348mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 45µg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.49mg 0.154mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.285mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg 0.262mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg 0.126mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg 0.307mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.081g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.532g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika 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
415%
Paprika
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.673g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika 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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients
  2. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.