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Brussels sprout vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brussels sprout and Thyme?

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc in Thyme is higher than in Brussels sprout.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 201% more.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Thyme, fresh types 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 Calcium +864.3%
Contains more Iron +1146.4%
Contains more Magnesium +595.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.6%
Contains more Potassium +56.6%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Zinc +331%
Contains more Copper +692.9%
Contains more Manganese +410.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Calcium +864.3%
Contains more Iron +1146.4%
Contains more Magnesium +595.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.6%
Contains more Potassium +56.6%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Zinc +331%
Contains more Copper +692.9%
Contains more Manganese +410.1%

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.
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Thyme
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.6%
Contains more Folate +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +530.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.6%
Contains more Folate +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +530.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +32.1%
Contains more Protein +64.5%
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Carbs +173.2%
Contains more Other +133.6%
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
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 Water +32.1%
Contains more Protein +64.5%
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Carbs +173.2%
Contains more Other +133.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28659.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +252.2%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28659.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +252.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 10.45g Thyme
Protein 3.38g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 0.3g 1.68g Thyme
Carbs 8.95g 24.45g Thyme
Calories 43kcal 101kcal Thyme
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Thyme
Fiber 3.8g 14g Thyme
Calcium 42mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 1.4mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 23mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 69mg 106mg Thyme
Potassium 389mg 609mg Thyme
Sodium 25mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 0.42mg 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.07mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 0.337mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.048mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 61µg 45µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.12mg 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.152mg 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.154mg 0.126mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg 0.307mg Thyme
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.467g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.081g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.532g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Thyme
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
81%
Brussels sprout
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.405g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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.

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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.