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Pilaf vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pilaf and Thyme

  • Pilaf has more Vitamin B1, and Folate, while Thyme has more Iron, Vitamin C, Fiber, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 188% higher.
  • Thyme contains 145 times less Sodium than Pilaf. Pilaf contains 1303mg of Sodium, while Thyme contains 9mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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.
Pilaf
2
:
8
Thyme
Contains more Phosphorus +45.3%
Contains more Calcium +388%
Contains more Iron +615.2%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +223.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +79.2%
Contains more Copper +234.3%
Contains more Manganese +94.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.3%
Contains more Calcium +388%
Contains more Iron +615.2%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +223.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +79.2%
Contains more Copper +234.3%
Contains more Manganese +94.9%

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.
Pilaf
8
:
3
Thyme
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +33835.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +3804.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +441.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
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 +1156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +33835.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +3804.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +441.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
3
:
2
Thyme
Contains more Protein +87.4%
Contains more Carbs +212.1%
Contains more Other +20.6%
Contains more Fats +22.6%
Contains more Water +709.8%
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 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 Protein +87.4%
Contains more Carbs +212.1%
Contains more Other +20.6%
Contains more Fats +22.6%
Contains more Water +709.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
2
:
1
Thyme
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +360.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.1%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +360.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 10.45g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 5.56g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 1.68g Thyme
Carbs 76.31g 24.45g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 101kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g Thyme
Fiber 1.2g 14g Thyme
Calcium 83mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 2.44mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 32mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 154mg 106mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 609mg Thyme
Sodium 1303mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 1.01mg 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.166mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 0.882mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 4.1mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.048mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 1.824mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.409mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.348mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 45µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.221mg 0.154mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.523mg 0.262mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg 0.126mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg 0.307mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.307g 0.467g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 0.081g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0.532g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf 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
50%
Pilaf
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 1294mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.