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Cayenne pepper vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cayenne pepper and Thyme

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Thyme is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, and Calcium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin A needs 205% more than Thyme.
  • Thyme has 7 times less Vitamin B6 than Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper has 2.45mg of Vitamin B6, while Thyme has 0.348mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Thyme
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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 PotassiumPotassium +230.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +37%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +173.6%
Contains more IronIron +123.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
~equal in Magnesium ~160mg

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.
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 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
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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 AVitamin A +775.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +377%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +604%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +135.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +109.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
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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 +116%
Contains more FatsFats +928%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.6%
Contains more OtherOther +88.8%
Contains more WaterWater +708.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
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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 +3295.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1473.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cayenne pepper 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 vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Thyme Opinion
Calories 318kcal 101kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 5.56g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 1.68g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 29.43g 10.45g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 24.45g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 160mg Thyme
Calcium 148mg 405mg Thyme
Potassium 2014mg 609mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 17.45mg Thyme
Sugar 10.34g Thyme
Fiber 27.2g 14g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.555mg Thyme
Zinc 2.48mg 1.81mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 106mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 9mg Thyme
Vitamin A 41610IU 4751IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg 238µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 1.719mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.048mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.471mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 1.824mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.348mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 45µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.081g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.532g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper 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
360%
Cayenne pepper
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.793g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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.

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.