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Garden cress vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Garden cress and Thyme

  • Garden cress has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Thyme has more Iron, Vitamin C, Fiber, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 202% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cress, garden, 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 more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +1242.3%
Contains more Magnesium +321.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.5%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +687%
Contains more Copper +226.5%
Contains more Manganese +210.8%
Equal in Potassium - 609
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +1242.3%
Contains more Magnesium +321.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.5%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +687%
Contains more Copper +226.5%
Contains more Manganese +210.8%
Equal in Potassium - 609

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.
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Thyme
Contains more Vitamin A +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +132%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 416% 14% 0% 230% 20% 60% 19% 15% 57% 60% 0% 1355%
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 A +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +132%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +37.3%
Contains more Protein +113.8%
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Carbs +344.5%
Contains more Other +77.8%
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
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 Water +37.3%
Contains more Protein +113.8%
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Carbs +344.5%
Contains more Other +77.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +195.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.3%
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +195.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garden cress Thyme
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden cress Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 10.45g Thyme
Protein 2.6g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 0.7g 1.68g Thyme
Carbs 5.5g 24.45g Thyme
Calories 32kcal 101kcal Thyme
Sugar 4.4g Thyme
Fiber 1.1g 14g Thyme
Calcium 81mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 1.3mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 38mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 76mg 106mg Thyme
Potassium 606mg 609mg Thyme
Sodium 14mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 0.23mg 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.17mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 0.553mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 0.9µg Garden cress
Vitamin A 6917IU 4751IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 346µg 238µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.7mg Garden cress
Vitamin C 69mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.048mg Garden cress
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.242mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 80µg 45µg Garden cress
Vitamin K 541.9µg Garden cress
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.467g Garden cress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.239g 0.081g Garden cress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.532g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden cress 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
187%
Garden cress
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Garden cress
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.444g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/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.