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Thyme vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Thyme and Sardine?

  • Thyme is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Fiber, Copper, and Magnesium, however, Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% more.

We used Thyme, fresh and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
Thyme
8
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Contains more Iron +497.6%
Contains more Magnesium +310.3%
Contains more Potassium +53.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +38.2%
Contains more Copper +198.4%
Contains more Manganese +1491.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.3%
Equal in Calcium - 382
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Iron +497.6%
Contains more Magnesium +310.3%
Contains more Potassium +53.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +38.2%
Contains more Copper +198.4%
Contains more Manganese +1491.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.3%
Equal in Calcium - 382

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +4299.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.4%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4299.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.4%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
2
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Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +342.8%
Contains more Fats +581.5%
Contains more Other +35%
Equal in Water - 59.61
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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +342.8%
Contains more Fats +581.5%
Contains more Other +35%
Equal in Water - 59.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4676.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +867.7%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4676.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +867.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 0g Thyme
Protein 5.56g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 1.68g 11.45g Sardine
Carbs 24.45g 0g Thyme
Calories 101kcal 208kcal Sardine
Fiber 14g 0g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 382mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 2.92mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 39mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 609mg 397mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 307mg Thyme
Zinc 1.81mg 1.31mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.186mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 0.108mg Thyme
Selenium 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 4751IU 108IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 32µg Thyme
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 160.1mg 0mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.227mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.167mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 10µg Thyme
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.154mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.285mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 0.262mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.126mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.307mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.467g 1.528g Thyme
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme Sardine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
93%
Thyme
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

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 - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.061g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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.

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.