Olive oil vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between olive oil and thyme
- Olive oil has less iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, copper, fiber, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
- Thyme's daily need coverage for iron is 211% more.
- Olive oil has 30 times more saturated fat than thyme. Olive oil has 13.808g of saturated fat, while thyme has 0.467g.
- Thyme has a higher glycemic index than olive oil.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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 | -77.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3016.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +5852.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +89975.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1878% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.6% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 17.45mg | 211% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 72.961g | 0.081g | 182% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 160.1mg | 178% |
| Fats | 100g | 1.68g | 151% |
| Vitamin E | 14.35mg | 96% | |
| Manganese | 0mg | 1.719mg | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.523g | 0.532g | 67% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.555mg | 62% |
| Saturated fat | 13.808g | 0.467g | 61% |
| Fiber | 0g | 14g | 56% |
| Vitamin K | 60.2µg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 1mg | 405mg | 40% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 101kcal | 39% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 160mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.471mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.348mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 238µg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 609mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 1.81mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 106mg | 15% |
| Folate | 0µg | 45µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.824mg | 11% |
| Protein | 0g | 5.56g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.409mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 0g | 24.45g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.048mg | 4% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 10.45g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.307mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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70%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.341g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Olive oil is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)