Thyme vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between thyme and chives
- Thyme is higher in iron, vitamin C, manganese, fiber, copper, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6, yet chives are higher in folate.
- Thyme covers your daily iron needs 198% more than chives.
- Thyme contains 6 times more fiber than chives. While thyme contains 14g of fiber, chives contain only 2.5g.
Food varieties used in this article are Thyme, fresh and Chives, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +281% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +340.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +990.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +253.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +223.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +360.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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 | +175.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +309.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +181.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +152.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +462.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +220% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.3% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 17.45mg | 1.6mg | 198% |
| Vitamin K | 212.7µg | 177% | |
| Vitamin C | 160.1mg | 58.1mg | 113% |
| Manganese | 1.719mg | 0.373mg | 59% |
| Fiber | 14g | 2.5g | 46% |
| Copper | 0.555mg | 0.157mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 405mg | 92mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 160mg | 42mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.471mg | 0.115mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.138mg | 16% |
| Folate | 45µg | 105µg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.81mg | 0.56mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 609mg | 296mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.45g | 4.35g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 58mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.824mg | 0.647mg | 7% |
| Protein | 5.56g | 3.27g | 5% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 30kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.078mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.267g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 238µg | 218µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg | 0.324mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.68g | 0.73g | 1% |
| Choline | 5.2mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.467g | 0.146g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 10.45g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.85g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.095g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.262mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.126mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.307mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.321g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (45)
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.