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Cod vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cod and thyme

  • Cod is richer in vitamin B5 and vitamin B12, yet thyme is richer in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, copper, fiber, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3052% higher.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index than thyme.

Food types used in this article are Fish, cod, Atlantic, 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.
Cod
Cod
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
Thyme
8
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 +91.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2431.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.5%
Contains more IronIron +4492.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1882.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +302.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11360%

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.
Cod
Cod
8
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 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Thyme
5
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +15910%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +624.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42%
Contains more FolateFolate +542.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
2
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Thyme
3
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 +220.3%
Contains more WaterWater +24.7%
Contains more FatsFats +150.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +966.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
2
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Thyme
1
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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Thyme DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.409mg 3052%
Iron 0.38mg 17.45mg 213%
Vitamin C 1mg 160.1mg 177%
Manganese 0.015mg 1.719mg 74%
Selenium 33.1µg 60%
Copper 0.028mg 0.555mg 59%
Fiber 0g 14g 56%
Calcium 16mg 405mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.471mg 31%
Magnesium 32mg 160mg 30%
Protein 17.81g 5.56g 25%
Vitamin A 12µg 238µg 25%
Phosphorus 203mg 106mg 14%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Zinc 0.45mg 1.81mg 12%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Folate 7µg 45µg 10%
Carbs 0g 24.45g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.348mg 8%
Potassium 413mg 609mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 4%
Sodium 54mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.048mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.131g 0.467g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.532g 2%
Fats 0.67g 1.68g 2%
Calories 82kcal 101kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 1.824mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 10.45g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 0.081g 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
731%
Cod
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
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 - 45mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.336g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.