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Corned beef vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corned beef and thyme?

  • Corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, while thyme is higher in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, fiber, copper, calcium, and magnesium.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for iron is 195% higher.
  • Thyme is lower in sodium.
  • Thyme has a higher glycemic index (45) than corned beef (0).

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Thyme, fresh types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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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 ZincZinc +153%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4962.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +320%
Contains more IronIron +838.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +260.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7713.6%

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.
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 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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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 B3Vitamin B3 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.409mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
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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 +226.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1029.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5102.1%
Contains more OtherOther +23.6%
~equal in Water ~65.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11282.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 1.86mg 17.45mg 195%
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg 178%
Manganese 0.022mg 1.719mg 74%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Selenium 32.8µg 60%
Fiber 0g 14g 56%
Copper 0.154mg 0.555mg 45%
Sodium 973mg 9mg 42%
Calcium 8mg 405mg 40%
Magnesium 12mg 160mg 35%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Saturated fat 6.34g 0.467g 27%
Fats 18.98g 1.68g 27%
Vitamin A 0µg 238µg 26%
Protein 18.17g 5.56g 25%
Zinc 4.58mg 1.81mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.471mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0.081g 23%
Potassium 145mg 609mg 14%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Folate 6µg 45µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.348mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 1.824mg 8%
Calories 251kcal 101kcal 8%
Carbs 0.47g 24.45g 8%
Phosphorus 125mg 106mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.048mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.532g 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 10.45g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.409mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Thyme
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Corned beef
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
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 - 964mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.