Dried thyme vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Dried thyme and Saffron different?
- Dried thyme is higher in Iron, Calcium, Fiber, Copper, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Saffron is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Dried thyme is 1406% higher.
- Dried thyme contains 17 times more Calcium than Saffron. While Dried thyme contains 1890mg of Calcium, Saffron contains only 111mg.
Spices, thyme, dried and Spices, saffron are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1602.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +1013.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +162.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +467% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +111.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +261.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.7% |
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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Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +617% |
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +346.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +238.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +194.6% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +61.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.6% |
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
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Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
Contains more FatsFats | +27% |
Contains more OtherOther | +115.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +52.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~65.37g
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
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Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -41.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.429g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 276kcal | 310kcal | |
Protein | 9.11g | 11.43g | |
Fats | 7.43g | 5.85g | |
Vitamin C | 50mg | 80.8mg | |
Net carbs | 26.94g | 61.47g | |
Carbs | 63.94g | 65.37g | |
Magnesium | 220mg | 264mg | |
Calcium | 1890mg | 111mg | |
Potassium | 814mg | 1724mg | |
Iron | 123.6mg | 11.1mg | |
Sugar | 1.71g | ||
Fiber | 37g | 3.9g | |
Copper | 0.86mg | 0.328mg | |
Zinc | 6.18mg | 1.09mg | |
Phosphorus | 201mg | 252mg | |
Sodium | 55mg | 148mg | |
Vitamin A | 3800IU | 530IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 190µg | 27µg | |
Vitamin E | 7.48mg | ||
Manganese | 7.867mg | 28.408mg | |
Selenium | 4.6µg | 5.6µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.513mg | 0.115mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.399mg | 0.267mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 4.94mg | 1.46mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.55mg | 1.01mg | |
Vitamin K | 1714.5µg | ||
Folate | 274µg | 93µg | |
Choline | 43.6mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.73g | 1.586g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.47g | 0.429g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.19g | 2.067g | |
Tryptophan | 0.186mg | ||
Threonine | 0.252mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.468mg | ||
Leucine | 0.43mg | ||
Lysine | 0.207mg | ||
Valine | 0.502mg | ||
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | ||
Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
423%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
703%
479%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.144g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
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 - $2.2)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.