Dried thyme vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between dried thyme and star anise
- Dried thyme has more iron, manganese, calcium, fiber, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin B1; however, star anise has more phosphorus and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for dried thyme is 1083% higher.
- Star anise has 27 times less folate than dried thyme. Dried thyme has 274µg of folate, while star anise has 10µg.
Food types used in this article are Spices, thyme, dried and Spices, anise seed.
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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 | +29.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +192.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +234.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +242% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +118.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.9% |
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 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1087.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2640% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.2% |
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:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +114% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.5% |
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
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1980.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +164.7% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1714.5µg | 1429% | |
| Iron | 123.6mg | 36.96mg | 1083% |
| Manganese | 7.867mg | 2.3mg | 242% |
| Calcium | 1890mg | 646mg | 124% |
| Fiber | 37g | 14.6g | 90% |
| Folate | 274µg | 10µg | 66% |
| Vitamin E | 7.48mg | 50% | |
| Phosphorus | 201mg | 440mg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 21mg | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.47g | 9.78g | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 190µg | 16µg | 19% |
| Potassium | 814mg | 1441mg | 18% |
| Protein | 9.11g | 17.6g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.513mg | 0.34mg | 14% |
| Fats | 7.43g | 15.9g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.19g | 3.15g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.94mg | 3.06mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 220mg | 170mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.73g | 0.586g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.55mg | 0.65mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 6.18mg | 5.3mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.399mg | 0.29mg | 8% |
| Choline | 43.6mg | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.86mg | 0.91mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 63.94g | 50.02g | 5% |
| Calories | 276kcal | 337kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 4.6µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.94g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.71g | 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% |
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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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
703%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.144g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried thyme is cheaper (difference - $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.