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Oregano vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oregano and Thyme?

  • Oregano is richer in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, while Thyme is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Iron is 242% higher.
  • Thyme has 5 times less Folate than Oregano. Oregano has 237µg of Folate, while Thyme has 45µg.

We used Spices, oregano, dried and Thyme, fresh types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 479% 111% 1380% 211% 73% 63% 3.3% 651% 25%
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +294.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.9%
Contains more IronIron +110.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64%

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.
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 7.7% 102% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
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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% 285% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +426.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6860.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +179.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
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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 +61.9%
Contains more FatsFats +154.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +181.9%
Contains more OtherOther +145.9%
Contains more WaterWater +555.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.369 g
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +784%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +157.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oregano Thyme
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Thyme Opinion
Calories 265kcal 101kcal Oregano
Protein 9g 5.56g Oregano
Fats 4.28g 1.68g Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 26.42g 10.45g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 24.45g Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 160mg Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 405mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 609mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 17.45mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Thyme
Fiber 42.5g 14g Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.555mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 1.81mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 106mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 9mg Thyme
Vitamin A 1701IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A 85µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 1.719mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.048mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.471mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 1.824mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.409mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.348mg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 237µg 45µg Oregano
Choline 32.3mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.081g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.532g Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.114mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg 0.154mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.285mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg 0.262mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg 0.126mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg 0.307mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg Oregano
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano 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
213%
Oregano
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.084g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.