Star anise vs. Dried thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between star anise and dried thyme
- Star anise has more phosphorus and potassium; however, dried thyme has more iron, manganese, calcium, fiber, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for iron for dried thyme is 1083% higher.
- Dried thyme has 2 times less phosphorus than star anise. Star anise has 440mg of phosphorus, while dried thyme has 201mg.
Food types used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Spices, thyme, dried.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +77% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +118.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +192.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +234.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +242% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1087.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2640% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
Protein:
9.11 g
Fats:
7.43 g
Carbs:
63.94 g
Water:
7.79 g
Other:
11.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +114% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 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 | -78.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1980.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +164.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1714.5µg | 1429% | |
| Iron | 36.96mg | 123.6mg | 1083% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 7.867mg | 242% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 1890mg | 124% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 37g | 90% |
| Folate | 10µg | 274µg | 66% |
| Vitamin E | 7.48mg | 50% | |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 201mg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 50mg | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 0.47g | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 190µg | 19% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 814mg | 18% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 9.11g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.513mg | 14% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 7.43g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 1.19g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 4.94mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 220mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 2.73g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.55mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 6.18mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.399mg | 8% |
| Choline | 43.6mg | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.86mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 63.94g | 5% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 276kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 4.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 26.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.71g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.186mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.252mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.468mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.43mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.502mg | 0% |
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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
38%
410%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
703%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.144g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried thyme is cheaper (difference - $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.