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Dried thyme vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between dried thyme and balsamic vinegar

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less iron, manganese, calcium, copper, vitamin A, vitamin C, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium than dried thyme.
  • Dried thyme's daily need coverage for iron is 1536% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, thyme, dried and Vinegar, balsamic.

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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 157% 567% 72% 4635% 287% 169% 86% 7.2% 1026% 25%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1733.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +626.8%
Contains more IronIron +17066.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +3207.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +7625%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +957.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5905.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.2%

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 167% 63% 150% 0% 128% 92% 93% 0% 127% 0% 4286% 206% 24%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 7% 64% 8% 12%
Protein: 9.11 g
Fats: 7.43 g
Carbs: 63.94 g
Water: 7.79 g
Other: 11.73 g
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1759.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +275.5%
Contains more OtherOther +94.5%
Contains more WaterWater +881.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dried thyme Balsamic vinegar DV% diff.
Iron 123.6mg 0.72mg 1536%
Vitamin K 1714.5µg 1429%
Manganese 7.867mg 0.131mg 336%
Calcium 1890mg 27mg 186%
Fiber 37g 148%
Copper 0.86mg 0.026mg 93%
Folate 274µg 69%
Vitamin C 50mg 0mg 56%
Zinc 6.18mg 0.08mg 55%
Magnesium 220mg 12mg 50%
Vitamin E 7.48mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.513mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.55mg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.399mg 31%
Vitamin B3 4.94mg 31%
Phosphorus 201mg 19mg 26%
Vitamin A 190µg 0µg 21%
Potassium 814mg 112mg 21%
Protein 9.11g 0.49g 17%
Carbs 63.94g 17.03g 16%
Saturated fat 2.73g 0g 12%
Fats 7.43g 0g 11%
Calories 276kcal 88kcal 9%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Selenium 4.6µg 8%
Choline 43.6mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.19g 8%
Sodium 55mg 23mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.47g 1%
Net carbs 26.94g 17.03g N/A
Sugar 1.71g 14.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.186mg 0%
Threonine 0.252mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.468mg 0%
Leucine 0.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.207mg 0%
Valine 0.502mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dried thyme Balsamic vinegar
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
410%
Dried thyme
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
703%
Dried thyme
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.73g)

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. Dried thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170938/nutrients
  2. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.