Thyme vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are thyme and black pepper different?
- Thyme is higher in vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin B2; however, black pepper is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, potassium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for black pepper is 480% higher.
- Black pepper has a lower glycemic index (32) than thyme (45).
Thyme, fresh and Spices, pepper, black are the varieties used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +79.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +52.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -55% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +139.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +641.9% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +781.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +161.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +164.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +242.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 1.719mg | 12.753mg | 480% |
Vitamin C | 160.1mg | 0mg | 178% |
Vitamin K | 163.7µg | 136% | |
Iron | 17.45mg | 9.71mg | 97% |
Copper | 0.555mg | 1.33mg | 86% |
Fiber | 14g | 25.3g | 45% |
Vitamin A | 238µg | 27µg | 23% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.471mg | 0.18mg | 22% |
Potassium | 609mg | 1329mg | 21% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg | 1.399mg | 20% |
Carbs | 24.45g | 63.95g | 13% |
Protein | 5.56g | 10.39g | 10% |
Selenium | 4.9µg | 9% | |
Calories | 101kcal | 251kcal | 8% |
Phosphorus | 106mg | 158mg | 7% |
Vitamin E | 1.04mg | 7% | |
Folate | 45µg | 17µg | 7% |
Zinc | 1.81mg | 1.19mg | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.108mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.824mg | 1.143mg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.291mg | 4% |
Saturated fat | 0.467g | 1.392g | 4% |
Calcium | 405mg | 443mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 160mg | 171mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.998g | 3% |
Fats | 1.68g | 3.26g | 2% |
Choline | 11.3mg | 2% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.739g | 2% |
Net carbs | 10.45g | 38.65g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.64g | N/A | |
Sodium | 9mg | 20mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.262mg | 1.014mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.126mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.307mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.159mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.56 g
Fats:
1.68 g
Carbs:
24.45 g
Water:
65.11 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
10.39 g
Fats:
3.26 g
Carbs:
63.95 g
Water:
12.46 g
Other:
9.94 g
Contains more WaterWater | +422.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +94% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +161.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +210.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.998 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +812.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.6% |