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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +718% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +218.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2856.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1288.3% |
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Carbs
~24.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 4.082mg | 0.555mg | 392% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 160.1mg | 178% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773g | 0.532g | 142% |
| Phosphorus | 629mg | 106mg | 75% |
| Fats | 49.67g | 1.68g | 74% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 63% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.791mg | 0.048mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 975mg | 405mg | 57% |
| Zinc | 7.75mg | 1.81mg | 54% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.759g | 0.081g | 47% |
| Magnesium | 351mg | 160mg | 45% |
| Iron | 14.55mg | 17.45mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 0.348mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 2.46mg | 1.719mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 6.957g | 0.467g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 238µg | 26% |
| Protein | 17.73g | 5.56g | 24% |
| Calories | 573kcal | 101kcal | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.247mg | 0.471mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.515mg | 1.824mg | 17% |
| Folate | 97µg | 45µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 11.8g | 14g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.409mg | 7% |
| Choline | 25.6mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 468mg | 609mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 11.65g | 10.45g | N/A |
| Carbs | 23.45g | 24.45g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.388mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.736mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.763mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.358mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.569mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.99mg | 0.307mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.522mg | 0% |
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
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70%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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145%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.