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Seed vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Seed and Thyme

  • Seed is higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, and Zinc, yet Thyme is higher in Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Thyme covers your daily Vitamin C needs 176% more than Seed.
  • Seed contains 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Thyme. While Seed contains 0.62mg of Vitamin B1, Thyme contains only 0.048mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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.
Seed
7
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3
Thyme
Contains more Calcium +55.8%
Contains more Magnesium +109.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +711.3%
Contains more Zinc +153%
Contains more Copper +66.5%
Contains more Manganese +58.4%
Contains more Iron +126%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Calcium +55.8%
Contains more Magnesium +109.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +711.3%
Contains more Zinc +153%
Contains more Copper +66.5%
Contains more Manganese +58.4%
Contains more Iron +126%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%

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.
Seed
4
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6
Thyme
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +8698.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +9906.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.1%
Equal in Folate - 45
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 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 +1191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +8698.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +9906.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.1%
Equal in Folate - 45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
4
:
1
Thyme
Contains more Protein +197.5%
Contains more Fats +1729.8%
Contains more Carbs +72.3%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Water +1022.6%
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 +197.5%
Contains more Fats +1729.8%
Contains more Carbs +72.3%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Water +1022.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
2
:
1
Thyme
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2750.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4348.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2750.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4348.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 10.45g Thyme
Protein 16.54g 5.56g Seed
Fats 30.74g 1.68g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 24.45g Seed
Calories 486kcal 101kcal Seed
Fiber 34.4g 14g Seed
Calcium 631mg 405mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 335mg 160mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 106mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 609mg Thyme
Sodium 16mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 4.58mg 1.81mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.555mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg 1.719mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.5mg Seed
Vitamin C 1.6mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.048mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 1.824mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 49µg 45µg Seed
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.114mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 0.154mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.285mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg 0.262mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg 0.126mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg 0.307mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g 0g Thyme
Saturated Fat 3.33g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.081g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.532g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
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
35%
Seed
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.863g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.