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Cumin vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cumin and Thyme

  • Cumin has more Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Copper, and Zinc, however, Thyme is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Cumin covers your daily need of Iron 611% more than Thyme.
  • Cumin has 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Thyme. While Cumin has 0.628mg of Vitamin B1, Thyme has only 0.048mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cumin seed 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.
Cumin
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Thyme
1
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +128.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +129.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +193.6%
Contains more IronIron +280.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +370.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%

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.
Cumin
6
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 26% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
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% 285% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1979.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +274.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
4
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Thyme
1
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 FatsFats +1225.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.9%
Contains more OtherOther +138.1%
Contains more WaterWater +707.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17233.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +516.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Thyme Opinion
Calories 375kcal 101kcal Cumin
Protein 17.81g 5.56g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 1.68g Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 33.74g 10.45g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 24.45g Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 160mg Cumin
Calcium 931mg 405mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 609mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 17.45mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Thyme
Fiber 10.5g 14g Thyme
Copper 0.867mg 0.555mg Cumin
Zinc 4.8mg 1.81mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 106mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 9mg Thyme
Vitamin A 1270IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 1.719mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.048mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 1.824mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.348mg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 10µg 45µg Thyme
Choline 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.081g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.532g Cumin
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin 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
48%
Cumin
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.068g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.