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Salmon vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between salmon and thyme?

  • Salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and vitamin B3, while thyme is higher in iron, vitamin C, manganese, copper, fiber, calcium, and magnesium.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for iron is 214% higher.
  • Thyme has a higher glycemic index (45) than salmon (0).

We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Thyme, 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.
Salmon
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.5% 34% 13% 16% 12% 108% 8% 2.1% 226%
Thyme
8
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 more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.6%
Contains more IronIron +5032.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1032.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +320.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10643.8%

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.
Salmon
9
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 12% 14% 23% 393% 85% 31% 151% 89% 149% 350% 0.25% 26% 49%
Thyme
4
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 +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +341.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +260.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4227%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1965.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +248.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +32.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
2
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Thyme
3
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 ProteinProtein +297.5%
Contains more FatsFats +635.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +300%
~equal in Water ~65.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
2
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.553 g
Thyme
1
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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5061.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +755.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon Thyme Opinion
Calories 206kcal 101kcal Salmon
Protein 22.1g 5.56g Salmon
Fats 12.35g 1.68g Salmon
Vitamin C 3.7mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 0g 10.45g Thyme
Carbs 0g 24.45g Thyme
Cholesterol 63mg 0mg Thyme
Vitamin D 526IU 0IU Salmon
Magnesium 30mg 160mg Thyme
Calcium 15mg 405mg Thyme
Potassium 384mg 609mg Thyme
Iron 0.34mg 17.45mg Thyme
Fiber 0g 14g Thyme
Copper 0.049mg 0.555mg Thyme
Zinc 0.43mg 1.81mg Thyme
Phosphorus 252mg 106mg Salmon
Sodium 61mg 9mg Thyme
Vitamin A 230IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A 69µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg 0µg Salmon
Manganese 0.016mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 41.4µg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.048mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 8.045mg 1.824mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 1.475mg 0.409mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.647mg 0.348mg Salmon
Vitamin B12 2.8µg 0µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Salmon
Folate 34µg 45µg Thyme
Choline 90.5mg Salmon
Saturated Fat 2.397g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 4.181g 0.081g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.553g 0.532g Salmon
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.114mg Salmon
Threonine 0.969mg 0.154mg Salmon
Isoleucine 1.018mg 0.285mg Salmon
Leucine 1.796mg 0.262mg Salmon
Lysine 2.03mg 0.126mg Salmon
Methionine 0.654mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.863mg Salmon
Valine 1.139mg 0.307mg Salmon
Histidine 0.651mg Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.17g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon 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
106%
Salmon
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Salmon
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $10.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.