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Apricot vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between apricots and thyme

  • The amount of iron, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin A, copper, fiber, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6 in thyme is higher than in apricots.
  • Thyme covers your daily iron needs 213% more than apricots.
  • Thyme has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of thyme is 45, while the glycemic index of apricots is 34.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Apricots, raw 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 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
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 less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3015.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.1%
Contains more IronIron +4374.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +611.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +805%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +360.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2132.5%

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 33% 32% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
Thyme
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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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1501%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1077.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +544.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 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 WaterWater +32.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +297.1%
Contains more FatsFats +330.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +119.9%
Contains more OtherOther +332.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 62% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 g
Thyme
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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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +109.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +590.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apricot Thyme
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 Apricot Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 0.39mg 17.45mg 213%
Vitamin C 10mg 160.1mg 167%
Manganese 0.077mg 1.719mg 71%
Copper 0.078mg 0.555mg 53%
Fiber 2g 14g 48%
Calcium 13mg 405mg 39%
Magnesium 10mg 160mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.471mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.348mg 23%
Vitamin A 96µg 238µg 16%
Zinc 0.2mg 1.81mg 15%
Phosphorus 23mg 106mg 12%
Potassium 259mg 609mg 10%
Folate 9µg 45µg 9%
Protein 1.4g 5.56g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.824mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.89mg 6%
Carbs 11.12g 24.45g 4%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.409mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g 0.532g 3%
Calories 48kcal 101kcal 3%
Saturated fat 0.027g 0.467g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.048mg 2%
Fats 0.39g 1.68g 2%
Fructose 0.94g 1%
Choline 2.8mg 1%
Net carbs 9.12g 10.45g N/A
Sugar 9.24g N/A
Sodium 1mg 9mg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.17g 0.081g 0%
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.047mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apricot 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
12%
Apricot
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apricot
145%
Thyme

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 - 9.24g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.