Garlic vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between garlic and thyme
- Garlic is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B1, yet thyme is richer in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, magnesium, copper, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for thyme is 197% higher.
- Garlic contains 4 times more vitamin B1 than thyme. Garlic contains 0.2mg of vitamin B1, while thyme contains 0.048mg.
- Garlic has a lower glycemic index than thyme.
Food types used in this article are Garlic, raw and Thyme, fresh.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +540% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +123.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +926.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +85.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +56% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +316.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +254.9% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +413.1% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +328.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 1.7mg | 17.45mg | 197% |
Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 160.1mg | 143% |
Vitamin B6 | 1.235mg | 0.348mg | 68% |
Fiber | 2.1g | 14g | 48% |
Magnesium | 25mg | 160mg | 32% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.471mg | 28% |
Copper | 0.299mg | 0.555mg | 28% |
Selenium | 14.2µg | 26% | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 238µg | 26% |
Calcium | 181mg | 405mg | 22% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.048mg | 13% |
Folate | 3µg | 45µg | 11% |
Phosphorus | 153mg | 106mg | 7% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 1.824mg | 7% |
Zinc | 1.16mg | 1.81mg | 6% |
Potassium | 401mg | 609mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.596mg | 0.409mg | 4% |
Choline | 23.2mg | 4% | |
Carbs | 33.06g | 24.45g | 3% |
Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0.467g | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.249g | 0.532g | 2% |
Calories | 149kcal | 101kcal | 2% |
Protein | 6.36g | 5.56g | 2% |
Manganese | 1.672mg | 1.719mg | 2% |
Fats | 0.5g | 1.68g | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 30.96g | 10.45g | N/A |
Sugar | 1g | N/A | |
Sodium | 17mg | 9mg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.081g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.157mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.217mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.308mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.273mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.291mg | 0.307mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.113mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +236% |
Contains more WaterWater | +11.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +113.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +636.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113.7% |