Biscuit vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between biscuits and thyme
- Biscuits are higher in vitamin B1, yet thyme is higher in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- Thyme covers your daily iron needs 182% more than biscuits.
- Biscuits contain 64 times more sodium than thyme. While biscuits contain 580mg of sodium, thyme contains only 9mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +788.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +403.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +501.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +576.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +235.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +354.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +641.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +79950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +894.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +870.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +125.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8455.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +682.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.9mg | 17.45mg | 182% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 160.1mg | 178% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 1.719mg | 58% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.555mg | 53% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 14g | 50% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 35% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 160mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.048mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 238µg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 580mg | 9mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.348mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0.532g | 24% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 1.68g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 0.467g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 0.081g | 17% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 405mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 609mg | 14% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 101kcal | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.81mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.471mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 106mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 24.45g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 1.824mg | 7% |
| Folate | 61µg | 45µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 5.56g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.409mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 10.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.307mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.857g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.