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Thyme vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Thyme and Almond

  • Thyme has more Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, however, Almond is richer in Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Thyme covers your daily Vitamin C needs 178% more than Almond.
  • Thyme contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Thyme, fresh and Nuts, almonds.

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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.
Thyme
2
:
8
Almond
Contains more Calcium +50.6%
Contains more Iron +370.4%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +353.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +72.4%
Contains more Copper +85.8%
Contains more Manganese +26.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Calcium +50.6%
Contains more Iron +370.4%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +353.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +72.4%
Contains more Copper +85.8%
Contains more Manganese +26.8%

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.
Thyme
4
:
6
Almond
Contains more Vitamin A +237450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +327.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Equal in Folate - 44
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +237450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +327.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Equal in Folate - 44

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
3
:
2
Almond
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Water +1376.4%
Contains more Protein +280.4%
Contains more Fats +2872%
Equal in Other - 2.96
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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Water +1376.4%
Contains more Protein +280.4%
Contains more Fats +2872%
Equal in Other - 2.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
1
:
2
Almond
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38851.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2217.5%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38851.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2217.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Almond Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 9.05g Thyme
Protein 5.56g 21.15g Almond
Fats 1.68g 49.93g Almond
Carbs 24.45g 21.55g Thyme
Calories 101kcal 579kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g Thyme
Fiber 14g 12.5g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 269mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 3.71mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 106mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 609mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 9mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 1.81mg 3.12mg Almond
Copper 0.555mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 1.719mg 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg Almond
Vitamin A 4751IU 2IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 0µg Thyme
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin C 160.1mg 0mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.205mg Almond
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.471mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.137mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 44µg Thyme
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.154mg 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 0.262mg 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.126mg 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.307mg 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0g 0.015g Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.467g 3.802g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme Almond
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
93%
Thyme
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.335g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond 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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.