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Teff vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Teff and Thyme

  • Teff has more Manganese, however, Thyme has more Iron, Fiber, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 193% more.
  • Teff has 2 times more Manganese than Thyme. Teff has 2.86mg of Manganese, while Thyme has 1.719mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Teff, cooked 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.
Teff
3
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6
Thyme
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Manganese +66.4%
Contains more Calcium +726.5%
Contains more Iron +751.2%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Potassium +469.2%
Contains more Zinc +63.1%
Contains more Copper +145.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Manganese +66.4%
Contains more Calcium +726.5%
Contains more Iron +751.2%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Potassium +469.2%
Contains more Zinc +63.1%
Contains more Copper +145.6%

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.
Teff
1
:
8
Thyme
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +237450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 46% 8% 18% 0% 23% 14% 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 +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +237450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.8%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
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4
Thyme
Contains more Water +15.1%
Contains more Protein +43.7%
Contains more Fats +158.5%
Contains more Carbs +23.1%
Contains more Other +363.8%
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 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 Water +15.1%
Contains more Protein +43.7%
Contains more Fats +158.5%
Contains more Carbs +23.1%
Contains more Other +363.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 17.06g 10.45g Teff
Protein 3.87g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 0.65g 1.68g Thyme
Carbs 19.86g 24.45g Thyme
Calories 101kcal 101kcal
Fiber 2.8g 14g Thyme
Calcium 49mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 2.05mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 50mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 120mg 106mg Teff
Potassium 107mg 609mg Thyme
Sodium 8mg 9mg Teff
Zinc 1.11mg 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.226mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 2.86mg 1.719mg Teff
Vitamin A 2IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin C 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.048mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 18µg 45µg Thyme
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.149mg 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.311mg 0.262mg Teff
Lysine 0.109mg 0.126mg Thyme
Methionine 0.125mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.203mg Teff
Valine 0.2mg 0.307mg Thyme
Histidine 0.088mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.467g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Thyme
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
9%
Teff
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.467g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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)

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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/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.