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Thyme vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Thyme and Cumin

  • Thyme has more Vitamin C, however, Cumin is higher in Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Cumin covers your daily need of Iron 611% more than Thyme.
  • Thyme has 21 times more Vitamin C than Cumin. While Thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C, Cumin has only 7.7mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Thyme, fresh and Spices, cumin seed.

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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.
Thyme
1
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9
Cumin
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Calcium +129.9%
Contains more Iron +280.3%
Contains more Magnesium +128.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +370.8%
Contains more Potassium +193.6%
Contains more Zinc +165.2%
Contains more Copper +56.2%
Contains more Manganese +93.9%
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 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Calcium +129.9%
Contains more Iron +280.3%
Contains more Magnesium +128.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +370.8%
Contains more Potassium +193.6%
Contains more Zinc +165.2%
Contains more Copper +56.2%
Contains more Manganese +93.9%

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.
Thyme
5
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5
Cumin
Contains more Vitamin A +274.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1979.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
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 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +274.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1979.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
1
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4
Cumin
Contains more Water +707.8%
Contains more Protein +220.3%
Contains more Fats +1225.6%
Contains more Carbs +80.9%
Contains more Other +138.1%
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
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more Water +707.8%
Contains more Protein +220.3%
Contains more Fats +1225.6%
Contains more Carbs +80.9%
Contains more Other +138.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
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2
Cumin
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +516.4%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +516.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Thyme Cumin
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 5.56g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 1.68g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 24.45g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 101kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Thyme
Fiber 14g 10.5g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 17.45mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 160mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 106mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 609mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 9mg 168mg Thyme
Zinc 1.81mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.555mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 1.719mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 4751IU 1270IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 64µg Thyme
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 160.1mg 7.7mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.327mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 45µg 10µg Thyme
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.467g 1.535g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme Cumin
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
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.068g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/nutrients
  2. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.