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Turmeric vs. Dried thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turmeric and Dried thyme

  • Turmeric has more Manganese, Copper, and Potassium, however, Dried thyme is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Calcium, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Dried thyme covers your daily Vitamin K needs 1418% more than Turmeric.
  • Dried thyme contains 3 times less Potassium than Turmeric. Turmeric contains 2080mg of Potassium, while Dried thyme contains 814mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground and Spices, thyme, dried.

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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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
6
:
4
Dried thyme
Dried thyme
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Potassium +155.5%
Contains less Sodium -50.9%
Contains more Copper +51.2%
Contains more Manganese +151.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.8%
Contains more Calcium +1025%
Contains more Iron +124.7%
Contains more Zinc +37.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 220
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Dried thyme
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 567% 4635% 158% 87% 72% 8% 169% 287% 1027% 26%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Potassium +155.5%
Contains less Sodium -50.9%
Contains more Copper +51.2%
Contains more Manganese +151.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.8%
Contains more Calcium +1025%
Contains more Iron +124.7%
Contains more Zinc +37.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 220

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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
1
:
9
Dried thyme
Dried thyme
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +7042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +784.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +414%
Contains more Folate +1270%
Contains more Vitamin K +12694.8%
Turmeric
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Dried thyme
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 150% 0% 167% 129% 93% 93% 0% 127% 206% 0% 4287%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +7042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +784.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +414%
Contains more Folate +1270%
Contains more Vitamin K +12694.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
3
:
2
Dried thyme
Dried thyme
Contains more Water +65%
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Contains more Other +65.7%
Equal in Protein - 9.11
Equal in Carbs - 63.94
Turmeric
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Dried thyme
9% 7% 64% 8% 12%
Protein: 9.11 g
Fats: 7.43 g
Carbs: 63.94 g
Water: 7.79 g
Other: 11.73 g
Contains more Water +65%
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Contains more Other +65.7%
Equal in Protein - 9.11
Equal in Carbs - 63.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
1
:
2
Dried thyme
Dried thyme
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.47
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Dried thyme
62% 11% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.19 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.47

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Dried thyme Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 26.94g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 9.11g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 7.43g Dried thyme
Carbs 67.14g 63.94g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 276kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 1.71g Dried thyme
Fiber 22.7g 37g Dried thyme
Calcium 168mg 1890mg Dried thyme
Iron 55mg 123.6mg Dried thyme
Magnesium 208mg 220mg Dried thyme
Phosphorus 299mg 201mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 814mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 55mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 6.18mg Dried thyme
Copper 1.3mg 0.86mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 7.867mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 4.6µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 3800IU Dried thyme
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 190µg Dried thyme
Vitamin E 4.43mg 7.48mg Dried thyme
Vitamin C 0.7mg 50mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.513mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.399mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 4.94mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.55mg Dried thyme
Folate 20µg 274µg Dried thyme
Vitamin K 13.4µg 1714.5µg Dried thyme
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.186mg Dried thyme
Threonine 0.33mg 0.252mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.468mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.43mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.207mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.502mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Dried thyme
Saturated Fat 1.838g 2.73g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.47g Dried thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 1.19g Dried thyme
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Dried 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
23%
Turmeric
456%
Dried thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
703%
Dried thyme

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.892g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/nutrients
  2. Dried thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170938/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.