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Peppermint vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Peppermint and Thyme

  • Peppermint has more Folate, however, Thyme is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Thyme covers your daily need of Iron 155% more than Peppermint.
  • Peppermint has 3 times more Folate than Thyme. While Peppermint has 114µg of Folate, Thyme has only 45µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppermint, fresh 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 Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +243.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -71%
Contains more Zinc +63.1%
Contains more Copper +68.7%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Equal in Potassium - 609
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +243.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -71%
Contains more Zinc +63.1%
Contains more Copper +68.7%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Equal in Potassium - 609

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.
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Thyme
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.8%
Contains more Folate +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +403.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.824
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.8%
Contains more Folate +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +403.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.824

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Protein +48.3%
Contains more Fats +78.7%
Contains more Carbs +64.2%
Contains more Other +80.8%
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
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 Water +20.8%
Contains more Protein +48.3%
Contains more Fats +78.7%
Contains more Carbs +64.2%
Contains more Other +80.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.532
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.532

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 10.45g Thyme
Protein 3.75g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 0.94g 1.68g Thyme
Carbs 14.89g 24.45g Thyme
Calories 70kcal 101kcal Thyme
Fiber 8g 14g Thyme
Calcium 243mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 5.08mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 80mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 73mg 106mg Thyme
Potassium 569mg 609mg Thyme
Sodium 31mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 1.11mg 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.329mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 1.176mg 1.719mg Thyme
Vitamin A 4248IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin C 31.8mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.048mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 114µg 45µg Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg 0.154mg
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.281mg 0.262mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg 0.126mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg 0.307mg Thyme
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.467g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.081g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.532g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peppermint Thyme
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
51%
Peppermint
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.