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Ground beef vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ground beef and thyme

  • Ground beef is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc, yet thyme is richer in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, fiber, copper, calcium, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for thyme is 190% higher.
  • Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than thyme.

Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
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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 more ZincZinc +222.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +841.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152.7%
Contains more IronIron +668.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +602.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19000%

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 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
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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% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +542.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.048mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
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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 ProteinProtein +329.3%
Contains more FatsFats +814.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.5%
Contains more OtherOther +33.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8939.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 2.27mg 17.45mg 190%
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg 178%
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0µg 104%
Manganese 0.009mg 1.719mg 74%
Fiber 0g 14g 56%
Copper 0.079mg 0.555mg 53%
Calcium 33mg 405mg 37%
Zinc 5.84mg 1.81mg 37%
Protein 23.87g 5.56g 37%
Selenium 19.1µg 35%
Magnesium 17mg 160mg 34%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin A 3µg 238µg 26%
Saturated fat 6.073g 0.467g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.471mg 23%
Fats 15.37g 1.68g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.322g 0.081g 18%
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 1.824mg 14%
Choline 73.2mg 13%
Potassium 241mg 609mg 11%
Folate 7µg 45µg 10%
Phosphorus 166mg 106mg 9%
Carbs 0g 24.45g 8%
Calories 241kcal 101kcal 7%
Sodium 73mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.348mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.409mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 0.532g 1%
Net carbs 0g 10.45g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.048mg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.923mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 1.976mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.172mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
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 - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.606g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.