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Miso vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between miso and thyme

  • Miso contains less iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, calcium, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B2, and copper than thyme.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for iron is 187% higher.
  • Thyme contains 414 times less sodium than miso. Miso contains 3728mg of sodium, while thyme contains 9mg.
  • Thyme has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of thyme is 45, while the glycemic index of miso is 61.

The food types used in this comparison are Miso 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.
Miso
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 17% 19% 93% 140% 70% 68% 486% 112% 38%
Thyme
7
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 +41.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +610.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +190%
Contains more IronIron +600.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100.1%

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.
Miso
5
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% 1.3% 0.2% 0% 25% 54% 17% 20% 46% 10% 73% 14% 39%
Thyme
7
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 B1Vitamin B1 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5850%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +136.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
4
13% 6% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 12.79 g
Fats: 6.01 g
Carbs: 25.37 g
Water: 43.02 g
Other: 12.81 g
Thyme
1
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 +130%
Contains more FatsFats +257.7%
Contains more OtherOther +300.3%
Contains more WaterWater +51.3%
~equal in Carbs ~24.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
2
20% 22% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.884 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 +1280.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +442.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 2.49mg 17.45mg 187%
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg 178%
Sodium 3728mg 9mg 162%
Manganese 0.859mg 1.719mg 37%
Calcium 57mg 405mg 35%
Fiber 5.4g 14g 34%
Magnesium 48mg 160mg 27%
Vitamin A 4µg 238µg 26%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.471mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.532g 16%
Copper 0.42mg 0.555mg 15%
Protein 12.79g 5.56g 14%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Selenium 7µg 13%
Potassium 210mg 609mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.348mg 11%
Fructose 6g 8%
Phosphorus 159mg 106mg 8%
Folate 19µg 45µg 7%
Zinc 2.56mg 1.81mg 7%
Fats 6.01g 1.68g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 1.824mg 6%
Calories 198kcal 101kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.048mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.025g 0.467g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.118g 0.081g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.409mg 1%
Carbs 25.37g 24.45g 0%
Net carbs 19.97g 10.45g N/A
Sugar 6.2g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.479mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.82mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.478mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.243mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso 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
23%
Miso
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 3719mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.558g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/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.