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Edible mushroom vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Edible mushroom and Thyme different?

  • Edible mushroom is higher in Vitamin B5, however, Thyme is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin A, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Thyme is 212% higher.
  • Edible mushroom contains 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Thyme. While Edible mushroom contains 1.497mg of Vitamin B5, Thyme contains only 0.409mg.

Mushrooms, white, raw and Thyme, fresh 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Thyme
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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 less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1677.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.5%
Contains more IronIron +3390%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +248.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3557.4%

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 7% 0% 0.2% 6% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Thyme
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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% 285% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +266%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7523.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +234.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +164.7%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Thyme
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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 WaterWater +42%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.9%
Contains more FatsFats +394.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +650%
Contains more OtherOther +272.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Thyme
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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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +232.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edible mushroom Thyme
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Thyme Opinion
Calories 22kcal 101kcal Thyme
Protein 3.09g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 0.34g 1.68g Thyme
Vitamin C 2.1mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 2.26g 10.45g Thyme
Carbs 3.26g 24.45g Thyme
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Edible mushroom
Magnesium 9mg 160mg Thyme
Calcium 3mg 405mg Thyme
Potassium 318mg 609mg Thyme
Iron 0.5mg 17.45mg Thyme
Sugar 1.98g Thyme
Fiber 1g 14g Thyme
Copper 0.318mg 0.555mg Thyme
Zinc 0.52mg 1.81mg Thyme
Phosphorus 86mg 106mg Thyme
Sodium 5mg 9mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin A 0IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A 0µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.01mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Manganese 0.047mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 9.3µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.048mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 1.824mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.409mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.348mg Thyme
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Folate 17µg 45µg Thyme
Choline 17.3mg Edible mushroom
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.467g Edible mushroom
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.081g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.532g Thyme
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.107mg 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.12mg 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.107mg 0.126mg Thyme
Methionine 0.031mg Edible mushroom
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Edible mushroom
Valine 0.232mg 0.307mg Thyme
Histidine 0.057mg Edible mushroom
Fructose 0.17g Edible mushroom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom 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
26%
Edible mushroom
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.417g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.