Ground ginger vs. Dried thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ground ginger and dried thyme
- Ground ginger has more manganese and selenium, while dried thyme has more vitamin K, iron, calcium, fiber, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin E.
- Dried thyme covers your daily need for vitamin K, 1428% more than ground ginger.
- Ground ginger contains 12 times more selenium than dried thyme. While ground ginger contains 55.8µg of selenium, dried thyme contains only 4.6µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, ginger, ground and Spices, thyme, dried.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +62.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +323.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1113% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1557.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +524.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +94.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +7042.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +9400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1015.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +134.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +214212.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2007.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.98 g
Fats:
4.24 g
Carbs:
71.62 g
Water:
9.94 g
Other:
5.22 g
Protein:
9.11 g
Fats:
7.43 g
Carbs:
63.94 g
Water:
7.79 g
Other:
11.73 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124.7% |
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Protein
~9.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.599 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.929 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.73 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.19 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.73g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.47g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1714.5µg | 1428% |
| Iron | 19.8mg | 123.6mg | 1298% |
| Manganese | 33.3mg | 7.867mg | 1106% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 1890mg | 178% |
| Selenium | 55.8µg | 4.6µg | 93% |
| Fiber | 14.1g | 37g | 92% |
| Folate | 13µg | 274µg | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 50mg | 55% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 7.48mg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.48mg | 0.86mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.513mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.62mg | 4.94mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 6.18mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 190µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.399mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1320mg | 814mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.477mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626mg | 0.55mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 168mg | 201mg | 5% |
| Fats | 4.24g | 7.43g | 5% |
| Calories | 335kcal | 276kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 71.62g | 63.94g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.78g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.929g | 1.19g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 214mg | 220mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.599g | 2.73g | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Protein | 8.98g | 9.11g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.52g | 26.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.39g | 1.71g | N/A |
| Choline | 41.2mg | 43.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.479g | 0.47g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.252mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.341mg | 0.468mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.502mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.223g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
410%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
703%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dried thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried thyme is relatively richer in minerals
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)