Oregano vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the main differences between oregano and thyme?
- Oregano is richer in iron, manganese, calcium, fiber, vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, and potassium, while thyme is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- 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.
- Thyme has a higher glycemic index (45) than oregano (5).
We used Spices, oregano, dried and Thyme, fresh types in this comparison.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +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.
| 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 | +180% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 621.7µg | 518% | |
| Iron | 36.8mg | 17.45mg | 242% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 160.1mg | 175% |
| Manganese | 4.99mg | 1.719mg | 142% |
| Vitamin E | 18.26mg | 122% | |
| Calcium | 1597mg | 405mg | 119% |
| Fiber | 42.5g | 14g | 114% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044mg | 0.348mg | 54% |
| Folate | 237µg | 45µg | 48% |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 160mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1260mg | 609mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.64mg | 1.824mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 85µg | 238µg | 17% |
| Carbs | 68.92g | 24.45g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.048mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.921mg | 0.409mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.633mg | 0.555mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 1.81mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
| Calories | 265kcal | 101kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 5.56g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 106mg | 6% |
| Choline | 32.3mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.369g | 0.532g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.551g | 0.467g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.471mg | 4% |
| Fats | 4.28g | 1.68g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.716g | 0.081g | 2% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 26.42g | 10.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.203mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.322mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.441mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.78mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.5mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.585mg | 0.307mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
208%
70%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.084g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)