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Thyme vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between thyme and crab

  • Thyme has more iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, fiber, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B2; however, crab is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Thyme covers your daily iron needs 212% more than crab.
  • Thyme has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of thyme is 45, while the glycemic index of crab is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Thyme, fresh and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.

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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
6
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%
Crab
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 23% 19% 271% 104% 100% 73% 9.7% 234%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +344.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +345.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.1%
Contains more IronIron +3390%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2223%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.8%

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
5
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%
Crab
7
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 11% 0.33% 37% 0% 5.8% 21% 52% 60% 36% 416% 0.75% 38% 44%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4751.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +406.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
3
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
Crab
2
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +127%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +89.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +221.6%
Contains more WaterWater +22.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
1
43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Crab
2
34% 22% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.201 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.258 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Crab DV% diff.
Iron 17.45mg 0.5mg 212%
Vitamin C 160.1mg 3.3mg 174%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.33µg 139%
Selenium 42.9µg 78%
Manganese 1.719mg 0.074mg 72%
Fiber 14g 0g 56%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Calcium 405mg 91mg 31%
Magnesium 160mg 36mg 30%
Copper 0.555mg 0.814mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.093mg 29%
Vitamin A 238µg 1µg 26%
Protein 5.56g 17.88g 25%
Sodium 9mg 563mg 24%
Phosphorus 106mg 234mg 18%
Zinc 1.81mg 3.81mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.156mg 15%
Choline 80.9mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.997mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 12%
Potassium 609mg 259mg 10%
Carbs 24.45g 0g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 2.747mg 6%
Folate 45µg 51µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.023mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.258g 2%
Saturated fat 0.467g 0.201g 1%
Calories 101kcal 83kcal 1%
Fats 1.68g 0.74g 1%
Net carbs 10.45g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.014g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 0.129g 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.226mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.727mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.776mg 0%
Leucine 0.262mg 1.307mg 0%
Lysine 0.126mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.452mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0%
Valine 0.307mg 0.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme Crab
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
56%
Crab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
89%
Crab

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $9.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.266g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.
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. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.