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Thyme vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between thyme and cocoa solids

  • Thyme is richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and iron, yet cocoa solids are richer in copper, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa solids is 359% higher.
  • Thyme contains less saturated fat.
  • Cocoa solids have a lower glycemic index than thyme.

Food types used in this article are Thyme, fresh and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +216.4%
Contains more IronIron +25.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +150.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +582.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +276.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +592.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.2%

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% 79% 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% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.8%
~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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2070.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +252.5%
Contains more FatsFats +715.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.8%
Contains more OtherOther +81.3%

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5542%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.555mg 3.788mg 359%
Vitamin C 160.1mg 0mg 178%
Manganese 1.719mg 3.837mg 92%
Fiber 14g 37g 92%
Phosphorus 106mg 734mg 90%
Magnesium 160mg 499mg 81%
Caffeine 230mg 58%
Iron 17.45mg 13.86mg 45%
Zinc 1.81mg 6.81mg 45%
Saturated fat 0.467g 8.07g 35%
Protein 5.56g 19.6g 28%
Calcium 405mg 128mg 28%
Potassium 609mg 1524mg 27%
Vitamin A 238µg 0µg 26%
Selenium 14.3µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.118mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.241mg 18%
Fats 1.68g 13.7g 18%
Carbs 24.45g 57.9g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 4.57g 11%
Calories 101kcal 228kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.078mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.254mg 3%
Folate 45µg 32µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 2.185mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Choline 12mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.44g 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Sodium 9mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 10.45g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 0.262mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.126mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.307mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme Cocoa solids
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
70%
Thyme
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.603g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.