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Almonds vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between almonds and thyme

  • Almonds have more phosphorus, copper, vitamin B2, magnesium, and manganese; however, thyme is richer in vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin B6.
  • Thyme covers your daily vitamin C needs 178% more than almonds.
  • Thyme has 8 times less saturated fat than almonds. Almonds have 3.802g of saturated fat, while thyme has 0.467g.
  • Thyme has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of thyme is 45, while the glycemic index of almonds is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Thyme
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +353.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50.6%
Contains more IronIron +370.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +327.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +154%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~45µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Thyme
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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 ProteinProtein +280.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2872%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1376.4%
~equal in Other ~3.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38851.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2217.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almonds Thyme
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Almonds Thyme DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg 178%
Iron 3.71mg 17.45mg 172%
Vitamin E 25.63mg 171%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.532g 79%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 0.081g 79%
Fats 49.93g 1.68g 74%
Phosphorus 481mg 106mg 54%
Copper 1.031mg 0.555mg 53%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.471mg 51%
Protein 21.15g 5.56g 31%
Magnesium 270mg 160mg 26%
Vitamin A 0µg 238µg 26%
Calories 579kcal 101kcal 24%
Manganese 2.179mg 1.719mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.348mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.802g 0.467g 15%
Calcium 269mg 405mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.048mg 13%
Zinc 3.12mg 1.81mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.824mg 11%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Selenium 4.1µg 7%
Fiber 12.5g 14g 6%
Potassium 733mg 609mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.409mg 1%
Carbs 21.55g 24.45g 1%
Net carbs 9.05g 10.45g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Sodium 1mg 9mg 0%
Folate 44µg 45µg 0%
Trans fat 0.015g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Thyme
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.335g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds 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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.