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Thyme vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Thyme and Chocolate

  • Thyme has more Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, while Chocolate has more Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 118% higher.
  • Chocolate contains 119 times less Vitamin A than Thyme. Thyme contains 238µg of Vitamin A, while Chocolate contains 2µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Thyme is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Thyme, fresh and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +623.2%
Contains more IronIron +117.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +11%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~146mg
~equal in Potassium ~559mg

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 0% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9402%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +842%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +728.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.9%
Contains more WaterWater +6612.4%
Contains more OtherOther +88.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1761.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +150.2%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11677.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Chocolate Opinion
Calories 101kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 5.56g 4.88g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 31.28g Chocolate
Vitamin C 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 10.45g 54.17g Chocolate
Carbs 24.45g 61.17g Chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 146mg Thyme
Calcium 405mg 56mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 559mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 8.02mg Thyme
Sugar 47.9g Thyme
Fiber 14g 7g Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 1.81mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 106mg 206mg Chocolate
Sodium 9mg 24mg Thyme
Vitamin A 4751IU 50IU Thyme
Vitamin A 238µg 2µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.719mg 1.419mg Thyme
Selenium 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.025mg Thyme
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.05mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.725mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.297mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.042mg Thyme
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 45µg Thyme
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.467g 18.519g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 1.092g Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.052g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.