Saffron vs. Dried thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are saffron and dried thyme different?
- Saffron is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, and vitamin C; however, dried thyme is richer in iron, calcium, fiber, copper, zinc, folate, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for iron for dried thyme is 1406% higher.
- Saffron contains 4 times more manganese than dried thyme. While saffron contains 28.408mg of manganese, dried thyme contains only 7.867mg.
Spices, saffron and Spices, thyme, dried are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +111.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +261.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1602.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1013.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +162.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +467% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +61.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +603.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +346.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +238.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +194.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
Protein:
9.11 g
Fats:
7.43 g
Carbs:
63.94 g
Water:
7.79 g
Other:
11.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~63.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.73 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.19 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.47g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1714.5µg | 1429% | |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 123.6mg | 1406% |
| Manganese | 28.408mg | 7.867mg | 893% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 1890mg | 178% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 37g | 132% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.86mg | 59% |
| Vitamin E | 7.48mg | 50% | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 6.18mg | 46% |
| Folate | 93µg | 274µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.55mg | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 50mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.513mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 814mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 4.94mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 190µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.399mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 220mg | 10% |
| Choline | 43.6mg | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 201mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 1.19g | 6% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 9.11g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 2.73g | 5% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 55mg | 4% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 276kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 4.6µg | 2% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 7.43g | 2% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 63.94g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 26.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.71g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.47g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.186mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.252mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.468mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.43mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.502mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
54%
410%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
703%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.144g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried thyme is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.