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Curry powder vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between curry powder and thyme

  • Curry powder is richer in manganese, fiber, copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and iron, yet thyme is richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for curry powder is 286% higher.
  • Curry powder contains 4 times more fiber than thyme. Curry powder contains 53.2g of fiber, while thyme contains 14g.
  • Curry powder has a lower glycemic index than thyme.

Food types used in this article are Spices, curry powder 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 182% 158% 103% 716% 400% 128% 157% 6.8% 1083% 220%
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium +59.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +246.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +382.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.7%
~equal in Iron ~17.45mg

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 2.3% 0.33% 505% 0% 44% 46% 61% 64% 24% 0% 250% 42% 35%
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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 B1Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +22771.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +231.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 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 +157%
Contains more FatsFats +733.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128.3%
Contains more OtherOther +120.9%
Contains more WaterWater +639.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 65% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.056 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 +10742%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +474.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Curry powder 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 Curry powder Thyme DV% diff.
Manganese 8.3mg 1.719mg 286%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 160.1mg 177%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 168%
Fiber 53.2g 14g 157%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 83%
Selenium 40.3µg 73%
Copper 1.2mg 0.555mg 72%
Phosphorus 367mg 106mg 37%
Vitamin A 1µg 238µg 26%
Zinc 4.7mg 1.81mg 26%
Magnesium 255mg 160mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.782g 0.081g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.471mg 21%
Iron 19.1mg 17.45mg 21%
Fats 14.01g 1.68g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.348mg 19%
Potassium 1170mg 609mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 0.532g 17%
Protein 14.29g 5.56g 17%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 0.409mg 13%
Choline 64.2mg 12%
Calcium 525mg 405mg 12%
Calories 325kcal 101kcal 11%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.048mg 11%
Carbs 55.83g 24.45g 10%
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 1.824mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.648g 0.467g 5%
Folate 56µg 45µg 3%
Sodium 52mg 9mg 2%
Fructose 0.79g 1%
Net carbs 2.63g 10.45g N/A
Sugar 2.76g N/A
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.35mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.7mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Curry powder 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
83%
Curry powder
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.181g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder 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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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.