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Almond vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Almond and Thyme

  • Almond has more Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Manganese, however, Thyme is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6.
  • Thyme covers your daily Vitamin C needs 178% more than Almond.
  • Thyme has 8 times less Saturated Fat than Almond. Almond has 3.802g of Saturated Fat, while Thyme has 0.467g.

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.
Almond
8
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
2
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.
Almond
6
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% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Thyme
3
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% 285% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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 +237450%
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
Almond
2
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
3
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
Almond
2
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Thyme
1
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.
Almond 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 Almond Thyme Opinion
Calories 579kcal 101kcal Almond
Protein 21.15g 5.56g Almond
Fats 49.93g 1.68g Almond
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 9.05g 10.45g Thyme
Carbs 21.55g 24.45g Thyme
Magnesium 270mg 160mg Almond
Calcium 269mg 405mg Thyme
Potassium 733mg 609mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 17.45mg Thyme
Sugar 4.35g Thyme
Fiber 12.5g 14g Thyme
Copper 1.031mg 0.555mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 1.81mg Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 106mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 9mg Almond
Vitamin A 2IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 1.719mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg Almond
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.048mg Almond
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.471mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.824mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.409mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 44µg 45µg Thyme
Trans Fat 0.015g 0g Thyme
Choline 52.1mg Almond
Saturated Fat 3.802g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 0.081g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.532g Almond
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.114mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg 0.154mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.285mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg 0.262mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg 0.126mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg 0.307mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond 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%
Almond
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
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?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond 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. Almond - 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.