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

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Differences between Balsamic vinegar and Dried thyme

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin C, Zinc, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, 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.

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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 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% 228% 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 Opinion
Calories 88kcal 276kcal Dried thyme
Protein 0.49g 9.11g Dried thyme
Fats 0g 7.43g Dried thyme
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg Dried thyme
Net carbs 17.03g 26.94g Dried thyme
Carbs 17.03g 63.94g Dried thyme
Magnesium 12mg 220mg Dried thyme
Calcium 27mg 1890mg Dried thyme
Potassium 112mg 814mg Dried thyme
Iron 0.72mg 123.6mg Dried thyme
Sugar 14.95g 1.71g Dried thyme
Fiber 37g Dried thyme
Copper 0.026mg 0.86mg Dried thyme
Zinc 0.08mg 6.18mg Dried thyme
Phosphorus 19mg 201mg Dried thyme
Sodium 23mg 55mg Balsamic vinegar
Vitamin A 0IU 3800IU Dried thyme
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 190µg Dried thyme
Vitamin E 7.48mg Dried thyme
Manganese 0.131mg 7.867mg Dried thyme
Selenium 4.6µg Dried thyme
Vitamin B1 0.513mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B2 0.399mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B3 4.94mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B6 0.55mg Dried thyme
Vitamin K 1714.5µg Dried thyme
Folate 274µg Dried thyme
Choline 43.6mg Dried thyme
Saturated Fat 0g 2.73g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.47g Dried thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 1.19g Dried thyme
Tryptophan 0.186mg Dried thyme
Threonine 0.252mg Dried thyme
Isoleucine 0.468mg Dried thyme
Leucine 0.43mg Dried thyme
Lysine 0.207mg Dried thyme
Valine 0.502mg Dried thyme
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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

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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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
423%
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.