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French fries vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between French fries and Thyme?

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc in Thyme is higher than in French fries.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 208% more.

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Thyme, fresh types 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Calcium +2150%
Contains more Iron +2054.3%
Contains more Magnesium +357.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +262%
Contains more Copper +347.6%
Contains more Manganese +596%
Equal in Potassium - 609
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Calcium +2150%
Contains more Iron +2054.3%
Contains more Magnesium +357.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +262%
Contains more Copper +347.6%
Contains more Manganese +596%
Equal in Potassium - 609

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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Thyme
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3306.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1107.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.348
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3306.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1107.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.348

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +776.8%
Contains more Carbs +69.5%
Contains more Protein +62.1%
Contains more Water +68.9%
Contains more Other +73%
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
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 Fats +776.8%
Contains more Carbs +69.5%
Contains more Protein +62.1%
Contains more Water +68.9%
Contains more Other +73%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7269.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +914.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7269.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +914.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 10.45g French fries
Protein 3.43g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 14.73g 1.68g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 24.45g French fries
Calories 312kcal 101kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g Thyme
Fiber 3.8g 14g Thyme
Calcium 18mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 0.81mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 35mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 125mg 106mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 609mg Thyme
Sodium 210mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 0.5mg 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.124mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 0.247mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 0.9µg French fries
Vitamin A 0IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.048mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 1.824mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.409mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.348mg French fries
Folate 30µg 45µg Thyme
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme
Trans Fat 0.06g 0g Thyme
Saturated Fat 2.336g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0.081g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.532g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French fries Thyme
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
French fries
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.869g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.