Thyme vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between thyme and falafel?
- The amount of vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, manganese, calcium, copper, vitamin B2, magnesium, and vitamin B6 in thyme is higher than in falafel.
- Thyme's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 176% more.
- Falafel contains 365 times less vitamin A than thyme. Thyme contains 4751IU of vitamin A, while falafel contains 13IU.
- Thyme has less sodium.
- Falafel has a lower glycemic index (33) than thyme (45).
We used Thyme, fresh and Falafel, home-prepared types in this article.
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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 | +95.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +410.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +148.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.1% |
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 | +9906.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +23700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +183.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +178.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +204.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +106.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +88.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +139.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +959.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12456.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +682% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 160.1mg | 1.6mg | 176% |
| Iron | 17.45mg | 3.42mg | 175% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% | |
| Manganese | 1.719mg | 0.691mg | 45% |
| Calcium | 405mg | 54mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.555mg | 0.258mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 238µg | 1µg | 26% |
| Fats | 1.68g | 17.8g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 10.171g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 4.16g | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.471mg | 0.166mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 160mg | 82mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.125mg | 17% |
| Protein | 5.56g | 13.31g | 16% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 294mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 192mg | 12% |
| Folate | 45µg | 93µg | 12% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 333kcal | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.467g | 2.383g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.146mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.824mg | 1.044mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.81mg | 1.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg | 0.292mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 24.45g | 31.84g | 2% |
| Potassium | 609mg | 585mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.45g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.262mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.126mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.307mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 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
70%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.916g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)