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Sesame vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sesame and Thyme

  • Sesame has more Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, however, Thyme has more Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 392% more.
  • Sesame has 16 times more Vitamin B1 than Thyme. Sesame has 0.791mg of Vitamin B1, while Thyme has 0.048mg.
  • Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, 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.
Sesame
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
Thyme
3
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 +119.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +635.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +328.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +493.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.1%
Contains more IronIron +19.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.2%

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.
Sesame
6
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 0% 0.54% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Thyme
4
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% 285% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1547.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127%
Contains more FolateFolate +115.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +52688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +718%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
3
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Thyme
2
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 +218.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2856.5%
Contains more OtherOther +39.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1288.3%
~equal in Carbs ~24.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
2
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
Thyme
1
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 +23059.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3992.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Thyme Opinion
Calories 573kcal 101kcal Sesame
Protein 17.73g 5.56g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 1.68g Sesame
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 11.65g 10.45g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 24.45g Thyme
Magnesium 351mg 160mg Sesame
Calcium 975mg 405mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 609mg Thyme
Iron 14.55mg 17.45mg Thyme
Sugar 0.3g Thyme
Fiber 11.8g 14g Thyme
Copper 4.082mg 0.555mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 1.81mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 106mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 9mg Thyme
Vitamin A 9IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 1.719mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.048mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 1.824mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.348mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 45µg Sesame
Choline 25.6mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 0.081g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.532g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.114mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.154mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.285mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 0.262mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.126mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 0.307mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame 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
47%
Sesame
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame 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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.