Dried thyme vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between dried thyme and peppermint?
- Peppermint has less iron, manganese, calcium, fiber, copper, zinc, folate, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B6 than dried thyme.
- Dried thyme's daily need coverage for iron is 1482% higher.
- Dried thyme has 8 times more calcium than peppermint. Dried thyme has 1890mg of calcium, while peppermint has 243mg.
We used Spices, thyme, dried and Peppermint, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +175% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +677.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2333.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +161.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +456.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +175.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +569% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +57.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +525.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +189.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +326.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.11 g
Fats:
7.43 g
Carbs:
63.94 g
Water:
7.79 g
Other:
11.73 g
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +142.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +690.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +329.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +562.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +909.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.73 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.19 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1324.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 123.6mg | 5.08mg | 1482% |
| Vitamin K | 1714.5µg | 1429% | |
| Manganese | 7.867mg | 1.176mg | 291% |
| Calcium | 1890mg | 243mg | 165% |
| Fiber | 37g | 8g | 116% |
| Copper | 0.86mg | 0.329mg | 59% |
| Vitamin E | 7.48mg | 50% | |
| Zinc | 6.18mg | 1.11mg | 46% |
| Folate | 274µg | 114µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.513mg | 0.082mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 220mg | 80mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.55mg | 0.129mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 31.8mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.94mg | 1.706mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 201mg | 73mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 63.94g | 14.89g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 2.73g | 0.246g | 11% |
| Protein | 9.11g | 3.75g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.399mg | 0.266mg | 10% |
| Calories | 276kcal | 70kcal | 10% |
| Fats | 7.43g | 0.94g | 10% |
| Selenium | 4.6µg | 8% | |
| Choline | 43.6mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 814mg | 569mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.19g | 0.508g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 190µg | 212µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.47g | 0.033g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.94g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.71g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.186mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.252mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.468mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.43mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.207mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.502mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0% |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
703%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.484g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried thyme is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)