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Lamb vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between lamb and thyme

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, while thyme has more iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, fiber, copper, calcium, and magnesium.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for iron is 195% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in thyme is lower.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of thyme is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Thyme
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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 +146.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +595.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2282.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.5%
Contains more IronIron +828.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +366.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7713.6%

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.
Lamb
8
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% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Thyme
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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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +265.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +341%
Contains more FatsFats +1146.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21.2%
Contains more OtherOther +290.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 +10788.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +183.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 1.88mg 17.45mg 195%
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg 178%
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Manganese 0.022mg 1.719mg 74%
Fiber 0g 14g 56%
Copper 0.119mg 0.555mg 48%
Selenium 26.4µg 48%
Calcium 17mg 405mg 39%
Protein 24.52g 5.56g 38%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0.467g 38%
Magnesium 23mg 160mg 33%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Fats 20.94g 1.68g 30%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 1.824mg 30%
Vitamin A 0µg 238µg 26%
Zinc 4.46mg 1.81mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.081g 22%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.348mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.471mg 17%
Phosphorus 188mg 106mg 12%
Calories 294kcal 101kcal 10%
Potassium 310mg 609mg 9%
Carbs 0g 24.45g 8%
Folate 18µg 45µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.532g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.409mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.048mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Sodium 72mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 10.45g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
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 - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.363g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.