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Pomegranate vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pomegranate and thyme

  • Thyme is higher than pomegranate in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, copper, fiber, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
  • Thyme covers your daily iron needs 214% more than pomegranate.

Food varieties used in this article are Pomegranates, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
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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 less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3950%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.1%
Contains more IronIron +5716.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +251.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +417.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +194.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1344.5%

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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
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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% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1469.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +788.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +522.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +364%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.409mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 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 WaterWater +19.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +232.9%
Contains more FatsFats +43.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.7%
Contains more OtherOther +503.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 32% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +573.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomegranate Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 0.3mg 17.45mg 214%
Vitamin C 10.2mg 160.1mg 167%
Manganese 0.119mg 1.719mg 70%
Copper 0.158mg 0.555mg 44%
Calcium 10mg 405mg 40%
Fiber 4g 14g 40%
Magnesium 12mg 160mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.471mg 32%
Vitamin A 0µg 238µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.348mg 21%
Vitamin K 16.4µg 14%
Zinc 0.35mg 1.81mg 13%
Potassium 236mg 609mg 11%
Phosphorus 36mg 106mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.293mg 1.824mg 10%
Protein 1.67g 5.56g 8%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.532g 3%
Carbs 18.7g 24.45g 2%
Folate 38µg 45µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.048mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.12g 0.467g 2%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Calories 83kcal 101kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.409mg 1%
Selenium 0.5µg 1%
Fats 1.17g 1.68g 1%
Net carbs 14.7g 10.45g N/A
Sugar 13.67g N/A
Sodium 3mg 9mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.093g 0.081g 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.307mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomegranate 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
15%
Pomegranate
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.347g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.