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Bran vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between bran and thyme

  • Bran has less iron, vitamin C, copper, fiber, calcium, vitamin B2, manganese, magnesium, vitamin A, and vitamin B6 than thyme.
  • Thyme covers your daily need for iron, 207% more than bran.
  • The glycemic index of bran is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oat bran, 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.
Bran
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 3% 8.1% 33% 22% 14% 51% 0.13% 126% 42%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3950%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +562%
Contains more IronIron +1883%
Contains more CopperCopper +740.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +241.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.3%

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.
Bran
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 40% 7.8% 2.7% 13% 5.8% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1285.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1292%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
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3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
Thyme
4
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 WaterWater +29%
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.2%
Contains more FatsFats +95.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.7%
Contains more OtherOther +553.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
2
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.163 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 g
Thyme
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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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +259.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 0.88mg 17.45mg 207%
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg 178%
Copper 0.066mg 0.555mg 54%
Fiber 2.6g 14g 46%
Calcium 10mg 405mg 40%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.471mg 34%
Manganese 0.964mg 1.719mg 33%
Magnesium 40mg 160mg 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 238µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.348mg 25%
Potassium 92mg 609mg 15%
Selenium 7.7µg 14%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.81mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 1.824mg 11%
Folate 6µg 45µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.048mg 9%
Protein 3.21g 5.56g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.409mg 4%
Carbs 11.44g 24.45g 4%
Calories 40kcal 101kcal 3%
Phosphorus 119mg 106mg 2%
Fats 0.86g 1.68g 1%
Saturated fat 0.163g 0.467g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.291g 0.081g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.532g 1%
Net carbs 8.84g 10.45g N/A
Sodium 1mg 9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.057mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.235mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.13mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.057mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0%
Valine 0.165mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.07mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bran 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
6%
Bran
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran
Bran is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.304g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/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.