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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, vitamin A, fiber, copper, manganese, and calcium.
  • 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.
  • Thyme has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of thyme is 45, while the glycemic index of pilaf is 60.

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
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Thyme
8
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +388%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.9%
Contains more IronIron +615.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +234.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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
9
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 14% 1.3% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Thyme
3
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% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +235.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +371.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3804.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5850%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +441.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
2
29% 35% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
Thyme
1
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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +360.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Iron 2.44mg 17.45mg 188%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 160.1mg 173%
Selenium 32.4µg 59%
Sodium 1303mg 9mg 56%
Fiber 1.2g 14g 51%
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.048mg 46%
Copper 0.166mg 0.555mg 43%
Folate 212µg 45µg 42%
Manganese 0.882mg 1.719mg 36%
Calcium 83mg 405mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.471mg 30%
Magnesium 32mg 160mg 30%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 1.824mg 27%
Vitamin A 4µg 238µg 26%
Carbs 76.31g 24.45g 17%
Calories 359kcal 101kcal 13%
Potassium 188mg 609mg 12%
Protein 10.42g 5.56g 10%
Phosphorus 154mg 106mg 7%
Zinc 1.01mg 1.81mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.409mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.348mg 4%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0.532g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.373g 0.081g 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.307g 0.467g 1%
Fats 1.37g 1.68g 0%
Net carbs 75.11g 10.45g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Sugar 1.53g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf 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
47%
Pilaf
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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 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.