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Thyme vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Thyme and Brussels sprouts?

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, and Zinc in Thyme is higher than in Brussels sprouts.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 201% more.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 10 times less Calcium than Thyme. Thyme contains 405mg of Calcium, while Brussels sprouts contain 42mg.

We used Thyme, fresh and Brussels sprouts, raw types 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.
Thyme
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +595.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +864.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.6%
Contains more IronIron +1146.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +692.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +331%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +410.1%

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
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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%
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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +530.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +189.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
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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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.5%
Contains more FatsFats +460%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +173.2%
Contains more OtherOther +133.6%
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
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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
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +252.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28659.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Brussels sprouts Opinion
Calories 101kcal 43kcal Thyme
Protein 5.56g 3.38g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.3g Thyme
Vitamin C 160.1mg 85mg Thyme
Net carbs 10.45g 5.15g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 8.95g Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 23mg Thyme
Calcium 405mg 42mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 389mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 1.4mg Thyme
Sugar 2.2g Thyme
Fiber 14g 3.8g Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.07mg Thyme
Zinc 1.81mg 0.42mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 69mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 25mg Thyme
Vitamin A 4751IU 754IU Thyme
Vitamin A 238µg 38µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 1.719mg 0.337mg Thyme
Selenium 1.6µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.139mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.09mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.745mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.309mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.219mg Thyme
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 45µg 61µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0.062g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.023g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 153g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.037mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg 0.12mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.132mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg 0.152mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.307mg 0.155mg Thyme
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme Brussels sprouts
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
86%
Thyme
76%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.405g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.