Nutmeg vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between nutmeg and thyme
- Nutmeg is richer in copper, manganese, fiber, and vitamin B1, yet thyme is richer in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for thyme is 180% higher.
- Nutmeg contains 56 times more saturated fat than thyme. Nutmeg contains 25.94g of saturated fat, while thyme contains 0.467g.
- Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than thyme.
Food types used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74% |
| Contains more IronIron | +474% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +620.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5236.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4660% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +726.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +2061.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +945.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.3% |
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Protein
~5.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3875.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.04mg | 17.45mg | 180% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 160.1mg | 175% |
| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 0.467g | 116% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 1.68g | 53% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.555mg | 52% |
| Manganese | 2.9mg | 1.719mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.471mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 14g | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 238µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.048mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 405mg | 22% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 101kcal | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 106mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.348mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 0.081g | 8% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 609mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 24.45g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 76µg | 45µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 160mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 1.824mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 1.81mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 0.532g | 1% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 5.56g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 10.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.307mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.473g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.