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Thyme vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Thyme and Bell pepper

  • Bell pepper has less Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 214% more.
  • Thyme has 41 times more Calcium than Bell pepper. Thyme has 405mg of Calcium, while Bell pepper has 10mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Thyme, fresh and Peppers, sweet, green, raw.

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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 +3950%
Contains more Iron +5032.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +430%
Contains more Potassium +248%
Contains more Zinc +1292.3%
Contains more Copper +740.9%
Contains more Manganese +1309%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3950%
Contains more Iron +5032.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +430%
Contains more Potassium +248%
Contains more Zinc +1292.3%
Contains more Copper +740.9%
Contains more Manganese +1309%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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.
Thyme
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Contains more Vitamin A +1184.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1582.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +313.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Contains more Vitamin A +1184.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1582.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +313.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +546.5%
Contains more Fats +888.2%
Contains more Carbs +426.9%
Contains more Other +627.3%
Contains more Water +44.2%
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
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +546.5%
Contains more Fats +888.2%
Contains more Carbs +426.9%
Contains more Other +627.3%
Contains more Water +44.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +912.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +758.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +912.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +758.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 2.94g Thyme
Protein 5.56g 0.86g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.17g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 4.64g Thyme
Calories 101kcal 20kcal Thyme
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g Thyme
Fiber 14g 1.7g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 10mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 0.34mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 10mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 20mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 175mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 1.81mg 0.13mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.066mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 0.122mg Thyme
Vitamin A 4751IU 370IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 18µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 160.1mg 80.4mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.057mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.028mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.48mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.099mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.224mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 10µg Thyme
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.012mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg 0.036mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.024mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg 0.036mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg 0.039mg Thyme
Methionine 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.307mg 0.036mg Thyme
Histidine 0.01mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0.058g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.008g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.062g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme Bell pepper
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
93%
Thyme
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.409g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/nutrients
  2. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.