Oregano vs. Dried thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are oregano and dried thyme different?
- Oregano is higher in vitamin E and vitamin B6; however, dried thyme is richer in iron, vitamin K, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin A, zinc, calcium, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for iron for dried thyme is 1085% higher.
- Oregano contains 2 times more vitamin E than dried thyme. While oregano contains 18.26mg of vitamin E, dried thyme contains only 7.48mg.
Spices, oregano, dried and Spices, thyme, dried are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +22.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +235.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +144.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2073.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +123.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +189.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +175.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
4.28 g
Carbs:
68.92 g
Water:
9.93 g
Other:
7.87 g
Protein:
9.11 g
Fats:
7.43 g
Carbs:
63.94 g
Water:
7.79 g
Other:
11.73 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49% |
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Protein
~9.11g
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Carbs
~63.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.551 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.369 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.73 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.19 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 36.8mg | 123.6mg | 1085% |
| Vitamin K | 621.7µg | 1714.5µg | 911% |
| Manganese | 4.99mg | 7.867mg | 125% |
| Vitamin E | 18.26mg | 7.48mg | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 50mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044mg | 0.55mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 6.18mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 1597mg | 1890mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.513mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.633mg | 0.86mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 42.5g | 37g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.921mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1260mg | 814mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 85µg | 190µg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 220mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.399mg | 10% |
| Folate | 237µg | 274µg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 201mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.551g | 2.73g | 5% |
| Fats | 4.28g | 7.43g | 5% |
| Carbs | 68.92g | 63.94g | 2% |
| Choline | 32.3mg | 43.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.64mg | 4.94mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.716g | 0.47g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.369g | 1.19g | 1% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 276kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 9.11g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.42g | 26.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 1.71g | N/A |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 4.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.203mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.322mg | 0.252mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.441mg | 0.468mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.78mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.5mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.585mg | 0.502mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g | N/A |
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
319%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.179g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dried thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried thyme is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried thyme 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.