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Thyme vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Thyme and Fruit preserves?

  • Thyme has more Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6 than Fruit preserves.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 212% higher.

We used Thyme, fresh and Jams and preserves types in this comparison.

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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
Thyme
9
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Calcium +1925%
Contains more Iron +3461.2%
Contains more Magnesium +3900%
Contains more Phosphorus +457.9%
Contains more Potassium +690.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.9%
Contains more Zinc +2916.7%
Contains more Copper +455%
Contains more Manganese +4197.5%
Thyme
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Calcium +1925%
Contains more Iron +3461.2%
Contains more Magnesium +3900%
Contains more Phosphorus +457.9%
Contains more Potassium +690.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.9%
Contains more Zinc +2916.7%
Contains more Copper +455%
Contains more Manganese +4197.5%

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
Thyme
8
:
2
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1719.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +519.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1945%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1640%
Contains more Folate +309.1%
Thyme
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%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1719.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +519.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1945%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1640%
Contains more Folate +309.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
Thyme
4
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Protein +1402.7%
Contains more Fats +2300%
Contains more Water +113.7%
Contains more Other +1291.3%
Contains more Carbs +181.6%
Thyme
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
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +1402.7%
Contains more Fats +2300%
Contains more Water +113.7%
Contains more Other +1291.3%
Contains more Carbs +181.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
Thyme
2
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Thyme
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Protein 5.56g 0.37g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.07g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Calories 101kcal 278kcal Fruit preserves
Sugar 48.5g Thyme
Fiber 14g 1.1g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 20mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 0.49mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 4mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 19mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 77mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 32mg Thyme
Zinc 1.81mg 0.06mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.1mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 0.04mg Thyme
Selenium 2µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin A 4751IU 0IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 0µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.12mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin C 160.1mg 8.8mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.016mg Thyme
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.076mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.036mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.02mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.02mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 11µg Thyme
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.008mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg 0.023mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.017mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg 0.037mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg 0.03mg Thyme
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.307mg 0.021mg Thyme
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.038g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.457g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.