Thyme vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between thyme and basil
- Thyme has more iron, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B2, manganese, magnesium, calcium, copper, and vitamin B6; however, basil is higher in vitamin A.
- Thyme covers your daily need for iron, 179% more than basil.
- Thyme has 9 times more vitamin C than basil. While thyme has 160.1mg of vitamin C, basil has only 18mg.
- The glycemic index of basil is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Thyme, fresh and Basil, 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 | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +450.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +789.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +519.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +102.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +124.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +10.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +51.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +822.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.2% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.088g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Iron | 17.45mg | 3.17mg | 179% |
| Vitamin C | 160.1mg | 18mg | 158% |
| Fiber | 14g | 1.6g | 50% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.471mg | 0.076mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 1.719mg | 1.148mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 160mg | 64mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 405mg | 177mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.555mg | 0.385mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.155mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 609mg | 295mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.81mg | 0.81mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.45g | 2.65g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 56mg | 7% |
| Folate | 45µg | 68µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.824mg | 0.902mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 5.56g | 3.15g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg | 0.209mg | 4% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 23kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 238µg | 264µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.467g | 0.041g | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.68g | 0.64g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.389g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 10.45g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.262mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.126mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.307mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 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
70%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.426g)
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.