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Broth vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are broth and thyme different?

  • Thyme has more iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B6 than broth.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1038% higher.
  • Thyme has less sodium.

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.1%
Contains more IronIron +1594.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1911.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1046%

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.
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Thyme
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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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14454.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +248%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.471mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Thyme
2
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 +199.6%
Contains more FatsFats +726.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1436.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2768.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Thyme
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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 +6517.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +742.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Thyme DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 9mg 1038%
Iron 1.03mg 17.45mg 205%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 160.1mg 177%
Manganese 0.15mg 1.719mg 68%
Copper 0mg 0.555mg 62%
Fiber 0g 14g 56%
Selenium 28µg 51%
Vitamin A 0µg 238µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.532g 26%
Magnesium 56mg 160mg 25%
Calcium 187mg 405mg 22%
Protein 16.66g 5.56g 22%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.348mg 19%
Fats 13.88g 1.68g 19%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.81mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.081g 13%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.467g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Potassium 309mg 609mg 9%
Phosphorus 166mg 106mg 9%
Calories 267kcal 101kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.824mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.409mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.048mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.471mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Folate 32µg 45µg 3%
Carbs 18.01g 24.45g 2%
Net carbs 18.01g 10.45g N/A
Sugar 17.36g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.307mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Thyme
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
Broth
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 23866mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.963g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (45)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.