Thyme vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between thyme and butter
- Thyme is richer in iron, vitamin C, manganese, copper, fiber, calcium, and magnesium, yet butter is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for saturated Fat for butter is 250% higher.
- Thyme contains less saturated Fat.
- Butter has a lower glycemic index than thyme.
Food types used in this article are Thyme, fresh and Butter, without salt.
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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 | +7900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1587.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2437.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3368.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1911.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +341.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42875% |
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 | +90.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +860% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1285.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +271.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +554.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40650% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +262.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +7900% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4728% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +28825.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +465.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 101kcal | 717kcal |
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| Protein | 5.56g | 0.85g |
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| Fats | 1.68g | 81.11g |
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| Vitamin C | 160.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 10.45g | 0.06g |
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| Carbs | 24.45g | 0.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 215mg |
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| Magnesium | 160mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 405mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 609mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 17.45mg | 0.02mg |
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| Sugar | 0.06g |
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| Fiber | 14g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.555mg | 0.016mg |
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| Zinc | 1.81mg | 0.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 106mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4751IU | 2499IU |
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| Vitamin A | 238µg | 684µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.32mg |
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| Manganese | 1.719mg | 0.004mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.471mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.824mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.003mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg |
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| Vitamin K | 7µg |
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| Folate | 45µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 18.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.467g | 50.489g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.081g | 23.43g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 3.01g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.038mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 0.262mg | 0.083mg |
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| Lysine | 0.126mg | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg |
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| Valine | 0.307mg | 0.057mg |
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| Histidine | 0.023mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g |
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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
86%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 50.022g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $0.6)