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Poppy seed vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between poppy seed and thyme

  • Poppy seed has more manganese, copper, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B1, zinc, and magnesium; however, thyme has more vitamin C, iron, and vitamin A.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for manganese is 217% more.
  • Poppy seed has 18 times more vitamin B1 than thyme. Poppy seed has 0.854mg of vitamin B1, while thyme has 0.048mg.
  • Thyme has a higher glycemic index than poppy seed.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, poppy seed 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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +336.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +720.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +290.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +78.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.4%

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
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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 +1679.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +15910%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +371%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 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 ProteinProtein +223.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2373.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more OtherOther +99.1%
Contains more WaterWater +994.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7285.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5270.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Thyme DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 1.719mg 217%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0.532g 187%
Vitamin C 1mg 160.1mg 177%
Copper 1.627mg 0.555mg 119%
Phosphorus 870mg 106mg 109%
Calcium 1438mg 405mg 103%
Iron 9.76mg 17.45mg 96%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.048mg 67%
Fats 41.56g 1.68g 61%
Zinc 7.9mg 1.81mg 55%
Magnesium 347mg 160mg 45%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.471mg 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 238µg 26%
Protein 17.99g 5.56g 25%
Selenium 13.5µg 25%
Fiber 19.5g 14g 22%
Calories 525kcal 101kcal 21%
Saturated fat 4.517g 0.467g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 0.081g 15%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 12%
Folate 82µg 45µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.348mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 1.824mg 6%
Potassium 719mg 609mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.409mg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Sodium 26mg 9mg 1%
Carbs 28.13g 24.45g 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 10.45g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed 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
33%
Poppy seed
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.