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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 B2.
  • 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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +255.1%
Contains more Magnesium +116.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +720.8%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Zinc +336.5%
Contains more Copper +193.2%
Contains more Manganese +290.2%
Contains more Iron +78.8%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Calcium +255.1%
Contains more Magnesium +116.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +720.8%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Zinc +336.5%
Contains more Copper +193.2%
Contains more Manganese +290.2%
Contains more Iron +78.8%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Thyme
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1679.2%
Contains more Folate +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +15910%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +371%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 36% 0% 4% 214% 24% 17% 20% 57% 62% 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 +1679.2%
Contains more Folate +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +15910%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +371%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +223.6%
Contains more Fats +2373.8%
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Other +99.1%
Contains more Water +994.3%
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
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 +223.6%
Contains more Fats +2373.8%
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Other +99.1%
Contains more Water +994.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7285.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5270.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7285.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5270.1%
Contains less Saturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 8.63g 10.45g Thyme
Protein 17.99g 5.56g Poppy seed
Fats 41.56g 1.68g Poppy seed
Carbs 28.13g 24.45g Poppy seed
Calories 525kcal 101kcal Poppy seed
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Sugar 2.99g Thyme
Fiber 19.5g 14g Poppy seed
Calcium 1438mg 405mg Poppy seed
Iron 9.76mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 347mg 160mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 870mg 106mg Poppy seed
Potassium 719mg 609mg Poppy seed
Sodium 26mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 7.9mg 1.81mg Poppy seed
Copper 1.627mg 0.555mg Poppy seed
Manganese 6.707mg 1.719mg Poppy seed
Selenium 13.5µg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 0IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 1.77mg Poppy seed
Vitamin C 1mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.048mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 82µg 45µg Poppy seed
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.114mg Poppy seed
Threonine 0.686mg 0.154mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.285mg Poppy seed
Leucine 1.321mg 0.262mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.952mg 0.126mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.502mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.758mg Poppy seed
Valine 1.095mg 0.307mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.471mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 4.517g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 5.982g 0.081g Poppy seed
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0.532g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed 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
36%
Poppy seed
93%
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.