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Bratwurst vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bratwurst and thyme

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12, while thyme has more iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, fiber, copper, calcium, and magnesium.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for iron is 206% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in thyme is lower.
  • Bratwurst has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of thyme is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked 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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
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 more ZincZinc +36.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +966.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5685.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.2%
Contains more IronIron +1645%
Contains more CopperCopper +593.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4092.7%

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% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
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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 B1Vitamin B1 +691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74%
Contains more FolateFolate +1025%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 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 ProteinProtein +119.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1467.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1122.5%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%
Contains more OtherOther +13.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9776.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 1mg 17.45mg 206%
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg 178%
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0µg 111%
Manganese 0.041mg 1.719mg 73%
Fiber 0g 14g 56%
Copper 0.08mg 0.555mg 53%
Calcium 7mg 405mg 40%
Fats 26.34g 1.68g 38%
Sodium 848mg 9mg 36%
Magnesium 15mg 160mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.048mg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Saturated fat 6.08g 0.467g 26%
Vitamin A 0µg 238µg 26%
Selenium 14.1µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.471mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 0.081g 20%
Protein 12.2g 5.56g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.348mg 11%
Folate 4µg 45µg 10%
Calories 297kcal 101kcal 10%
Potassium 283mg 609mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 1.824mg 8%
Carbs 2g 24.45g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.532g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.409mg 6%
Zinc 2.47mg 1.81mg 6%
Phosphorus 130mg 106mg 3%
Net carbs 2g 10.45g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bratwurst 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
48%
Bratwurst
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 839mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.613g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.