Chives vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chives and Thyme
- Chives are higher in Folate, yet Thyme is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
- Thyme covers your daily Iron needs 198% more than Chives.
- Chives contain 2 times more Folate than Thyme. While Chives contain 105µg of Folate, Thyme contains only 45µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Chives, raw 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +281% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +340.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +990.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +253.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +223.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +360.9% |
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 E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +175.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +309.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +181.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +152.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +462.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +220% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -68.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +17.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 30kcal | 101kcal |
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| Protein | 3.27g | 5.56g |
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| Fats | 0.73g | 1.68g |
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| Vitamin C | 58.1mg | 160.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.85g | 10.45g |
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| Carbs | 4.35g | 24.45g |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 160mg |
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| Calcium | 92mg | 405mg |
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| Potassium | 296mg | 609mg |
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| Iron | 1.6mg | 17.45mg |
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| Sugar | 1.85g |
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| Fiber | 2.5g | 14g |
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| Copper | 0.157mg | 0.555mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 106mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4353IU | 4751IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 218µg | 238µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg |
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| Manganese | 0.373mg | 1.719mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.471mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.647mg | 1.824mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 0.409mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.348mg |
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| Vitamin K | 212.7µg |
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| Folate | 105µg | 45µg |
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| Choline | 5.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.146g | 0.467g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.095g | 0.081g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.267g | 0.532g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.114mg |
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| Threonine | 0.128mg | 0.154mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.139mg | 0.285mg |
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| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0.262mg |
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| Lysine | 0.163mg | 0.126mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.105mg |
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| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.307mg |
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| Histidine | 0.057mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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
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86%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.321g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives 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 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.