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Thyme vs. Castanea crenata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Thyme and Castanea crenata

  • Thyme has more Iron, Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Zinc, and Manganese, while Castanea crenata has more Vitamin B1.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 200% higher.
  • Castanea crenata contains 119 times less Vitamin A RAE than Thyme. Thyme contains 238µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Castanea crenata contains 2µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Thyme, fresh and Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw.

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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 Calcium +1206.5%
Contains more Iron +1103.4%
Contains more Magnesium +226.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.2%
Contains more Potassium +85.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +64.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.562
Equal in Manganese - 1.591
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 10% 55% 35% 31% 30% 2% 30% 188% 208% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1206.5%
Contains more Iron +1103.4%
Contains more Magnesium +226.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.2%
Contains more Potassium +85.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +64.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.562
Equal in Manganese - 1.591

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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Contains more Vitamin A +12740.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +616.7%
Equal in Folate - 47
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 3% 0% 0% 88% 86% 38% 29% 13% 66% 36% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +12740.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +616.7%
Equal in Folate - 47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +147.1%
Contains more Fats +217%
Contains more Other +255.6%
Contains more Carbs +42.8%
Equal in Water - 61.41
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
2% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +147.1%
Contains more Fats +217%
Contains more Other +255.6%
Contains more Carbs +42.8%
Equal in Water - 61.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243.2%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
16% 56% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.138 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Castanea crenata Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 34.91g Castanea crenata
Protein 5.56g 2.25g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.53g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 34.91g Castanea crenata
Calories 101kcal 154kcal Castanea crenata
Fiber 14g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 31mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 1.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 49mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 72mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 329mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 14mg Thyme
Zinc 1.81mg 1.1mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.562mg Castanea crenata
Manganese 1.719mg 1.591mg Thyme
Vitamin A 4751IU 37IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 2µg Thyme
Vitamin C 160.1mg 26.3mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.344mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.163mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 1.5mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.206mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.283mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 47µg Castanea crenata
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.032mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg 0.09mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.111mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg 0.139mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg 0.147mg Castanea crenata
Methionine 0.054mg Castanea crenata
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Castanea crenata
Valine 0.307mg 0.134mg Thyme
Histidine 0.056mg Castanea crenata
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0.078g Castanea crenata
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.278g Castanea crenata
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.138g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme Castanea crenata
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
30%
Castanea crenata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
59%
Castanea crenata

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.389g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/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.