Black pepper vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are black pepper and thyme different?
- Black pepper is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, potassium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, thyme is richer in vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for black pepper is 480% higher.
- Black pepper contains 3 times more vitamin B5 than thyme. While black pepper contains 1.399mg of vitamin B5, thyme contains only 0.409mg.
- Black pepper has a lower glycemic index (32) than thyme (45).
Spices, pepper, black and Thyme, fresh are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +118.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +139.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +641.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +242.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +781.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +161.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +164.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.39 g
Fats:
3.26 g
Carbs:
63.95 g
Water:
12.46 g
Other:
9.94 g
Protein:
5.56 g
Fats:
1.68 g
Carbs:
24.45 g
Water:
65.11 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +161.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +210.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +422.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.998 g
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 | +812.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.5% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 12.753mg | 1.719mg | 480% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 160.1mg | 178% |
| Vitamin K | 163.7µg | 136% | |
| Iron | 9.71mg | 17.45mg | 97% |
| Copper | 1.33mg | 0.555mg | 86% |
| Fiber | 25.3g | 14g | 45% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 238µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.471mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 1329mg | 609mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.399mg | 0.409mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 63.95g | 24.45g | 13% |
| Protein | 10.39g | 5.56g | 10% |
| Selenium | 4.9µg | 9% | |
| Calories | 251kcal | 101kcal | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 106mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.04mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 17µg | 45µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.19mg | 1.81mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.108mg | 0.048mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.143mg | 1.824mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291mg | 0.348mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.392g | 0.467g | 4% |
| Calcium | 443mg | 405mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 171mg | 160mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.998g | 0.532g | 3% |
| Fats | 3.26g | 1.68g | 2% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.739g | 0.081g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 38.65g | 10.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.64g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 20mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.244mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.366mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.014mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.244mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.547mg | 0.307mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | N/A |
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
54%
70%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.925g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black pepper 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.