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Sun-dried tomato vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sun-dried tomato and Thyme

  • Sun-dried tomato is higher in Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Thyme is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium.
  • Thyme covers your daily Iron needs 185% more than Sun-dried tomato.
  • Sun-dried tomato contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Thyme. While Sun-dried tomato contains 0.193mg of Vitamin B1, Thyme contains only 0.048mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Thyme, fresh.

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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 Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains more Potassium +157%
Contains more Calcium +761.7%
Contains more Iron +551.1%
Contains more Magnesium +97.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +132.1%
Contains more Copper +17.3%
Contains more Manganese +268.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains more Potassium +157%
Contains more Calcium +761.7%
Contains more Iron +551.1%
Contains more Magnesium +97.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +132.1%
Contains more Copper +17.3%
Contains more Manganese +268.9%

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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Thyme
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +269.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23%
Contains more Folate +95.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.348
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 0% 0% 340% 49% 89% 69% 29% 74% 18% 0% 0%
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 B1 +302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +269.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23%
Contains more Folate +95.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.348

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +738.1%
Contains more Other +15.6%
Contains more Water +21%
Equal in Protein - 5.56
Equal in Carbs - 24.45
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
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 Fats +738.1%
Contains more Other +15.6%
Contains more Water +21%
Equal in Protein - 5.56
Equal in Carbs - 24.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10595.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +287.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10595.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +287.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sun-dried tomato Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 17.53g 10.45g Sun-dried tomato
Protein 5.06g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 14.08g 1.68g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 23.33g 24.45g Thyme
Calories 213kcal 101kcal Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 5.8g 14g Thyme
Calcium 47mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 2.68mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 81mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 139mg 106mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 1565mg 609mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 266mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 0.78mg 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.473mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 0.466mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 3µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 1286IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin C 101.8mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.048mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 1.824mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.409mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 23µg 45µg Thyme
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.128mg 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.185mg 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.186mg 0.126mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.044mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.131mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.13mg 0.307mg Thyme
Histidine 0.077mg Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 1.893g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 8.663g 0.081g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 0.532g Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato 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
62%
Sun-dried tomato
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.426g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.