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Chestnut vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chestnut and Thyme

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B6 in Thyme is higher than in Chestnut.
  • Thyme covers your daily Iron needs 197% more than Chestnut.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed 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.
Chestnut
Chestnut
1
:
8
Thyme
Thyme
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains more Calcium +780.4%
Contains more Iron +908.7%
Contains more Magnesium +196.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +624%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +101.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 106
Chestnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Thyme
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains more Calcium +780.4%
Contains more Iron +908.7%
Contains more Magnesium +196.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +624%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +101.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 106

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.
Chestnut
Chestnut
1
:
7
Thyme
Thyme
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +27847.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +499.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.4%
Contains more Folate +18.4%
Chestnut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Thyme
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 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +27847.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +499.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.4%
Contains more Folate +18.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chestnut
Chestnut
2
:
3
Thyme
Thyme
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Protein +178%
Contains more Fats +21.7%
Contains more Other +350.7%
Equal in Water - 65.11
Chestnut
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Thyme
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 Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Protein +178%
Contains more Fats +21.7%
Contains more Other +350.7%
Equal in Water - 65.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chestnut
Chestnut
3
:
0
Thyme
Thyme
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +487.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.532
Chestnut
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Thyme
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +487.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.532

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 27.76g 10.45g Chestnut
Protein 2g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 1.38g 1.68g Thyme
Carbs 27.76g 24.45g Chestnut
Calories 131kcal 101kcal Chestnut
Fiber 14g Thyme
Calcium 46mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 1.73mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 54mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 99mg 106mg Thyme
Potassium 715mg 609mg Chestnut
Sodium 27mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 0.25mg 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.472mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 0.854mg 1.719mg Thyme
Vitamin A 17IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin C 26.7mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.048mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 38µg 45µg Thyme
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.071mg 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.118mg 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.118mg 0.126mg Thyme
Methionine 0.047mg Chestnut
Phenylalanine 0.084mg Chestnut
Valine 0.112mg 0.307mg Thyme
Histidine 0.055mg Chestnut
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.467g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.476g 0.081g Chestnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 0.532g Chestnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chestnut 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
22%
Chestnut
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.