Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Balsamic vinegar vs. Dried thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between balsamic vinegar and dried thyme

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less iron, manganese, calcium, copper, vitamin A, vitamin C, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium than dried thyme.
  • Dried thyme's daily need coverage for iron is 1536% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinegar, balsamic and Spices, thyme, dried.

Infographic

Balsamic vinegar vs Dried thyme infographic
Infographic link

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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 157% 567% 72% 4635% 287% 169% 86% 7.2% 1026% 25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1733.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +626.8%
Contains more IronIron +17066.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +3207.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +7625%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +957.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5905.3%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 167% 63% 150% 0% 128% 92% 93% 0% 127% 0% 4286% 206% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
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 WaterWater +881.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1759.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +275.5%
Contains more OtherOther +94.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Dried thyme DV% diff.
Iron 0.72mg 123.6mg 1536%
Vitamin K 1714.5µg 1429%
Manganese 0.131mg 7.867mg 336%
Calcium 27mg 1890mg 186%
Fiber 37g 148%
Copper 0.026mg 0.86mg 93%
Folate 274µg 69%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Zinc 0.08mg 6.18mg 55%
Magnesium 12mg 220mg 50%
Vitamin E 7.48mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.513mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.55mg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.399mg 31%
Vitamin B3 4.94mg 31%
Phosphorus 19mg 201mg 26%
Vitamin A 0µg 190µg 21%
Potassium 112mg 814mg 21%
Protein 0.49g 9.11g 17%
Carbs 17.03g 63.94g 16%
Saturated fat 0g 2.73g 12%
Fats 0g 7.43g 11%
Calories 88kcal 276kcal 9%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Selenium 4.6µg 8%
Choline 43.6mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.19g 8%
Sodium 23mg 55mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.47g 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 26.94g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 1.71g N/A
Tryptophan 0.186mg 0%
Threonine 0.252mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.468mg 0%
Leucine 0.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.207mg 0%
Valine 0.502mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Dried thyme
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
410%
Dried thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
703%
Dried thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.73g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.