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Tamarind vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tamarind and Thyme

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, while Thyme has more Iron, Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 183% higher.
  • Thyme contains 9 times less Vitamin B1 than Tamarind. Tamarind contains 0.428mg of Vitamin B1, while Thyme contains 0.048mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw 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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
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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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +447.3%
Contains more IronIron +523.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +545.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1710%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%
~equal in Potassium ~609mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~106mg

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 12% 1.8% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
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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 E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +791.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4474.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15736.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +427.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +221.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.824mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 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 CarbsCarbs +155.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.6%
Contains more FatsFats +180%
Contains more WaterWater +107.4%
Contains more OtherOther +18.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +123.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +801.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Thyme Opinion
Calories 239kcal 101kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 0.6g 1.68g Thyme
Vitamin C 3.5mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 57.4g 10.45g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 24.45g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 160mg Thyme
Calcium 74mg 405mg Thyme
Potassium 628mg 609mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 17.45mg Thyme
Sugar 38.8g Thyme
Fiber 5.1g 14g Thyme
Copper 0.086mg 0.555mg Thyme
Zinc 0.1mg 1.81mg Thyme
Phosphorus 113mg 106mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 9mg Thyme
Vitamin A 30IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Manganese 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.048mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 1.824mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.348mg Thyme
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 45µg Thyme
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.467g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.081g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.532g Thyme
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.139mg 0.126mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Valine 0.307mg Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind 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
18%
Tamarind
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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.
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.