Thyme vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between thyme and ground beef
- Thyme is richer in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, fiber, copper, calcium, and magnesium, yet ground beef is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for iron for thyme is 190% higher.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than thyme.
Food types used in this article are Thyme, fresh and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 | +841.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1127.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +152.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +668.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +602.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19000% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +222.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +175.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +542.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +120.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.56 g
Fats:
1.68 g
Carbs:
24.45 g
Water:
65.11 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +329.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +814.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8939.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 17.45mg | 2.27mg | 190% |
| Vitamin C | 160.1mg | 0mg | 178% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.49µg | 104% |
| Manganese | 1.719mg | 0.009mg | 74% |
| Fiber | 14g | 0g | 56% |
| Copper | 0.555mg | 0.079mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 405mg | 33mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 1.81mg | 5.84mg | 37% |
| Protein | 5.56g | 23.87g | 37% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 35% | |
| Magnesium | 160mg | 17mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 238µg | 3µg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 0.467g | 6.073g | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.471mg | 0.171mg | 23% |
| Fats | 1.68g | 15.37g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 7.322g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.824mg | 4.026mg | 14% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 609mg | 241mg | 11% |
| Folate | 45µg | 7µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 166mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.45g | 0g | 8% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 241kcal | 7% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 73mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.311mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg | 0.512mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.408g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.45g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.262mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.126mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.307mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.606g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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