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Thyme vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between thyme and jerky

  • Thyme has more vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, manganese, and fiber, while jerky has more zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 178% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in thyme is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of thyme is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Thyme, fresh and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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%
Jerky
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +213.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1925%
Contains more IronIron +222%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1448.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +348.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +284%
~equal in Potassium ~597mg

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%
Jerky
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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 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +231.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +197.8%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.732mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
2
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
Jerky
3
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.3%
Contains more WaterWater +178.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +497.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1423.8%
Contains more OtherOther +113.8%

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
Jerky
2
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13856.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Jerky DV% diff.
Vitamin C 160.1mg 0mg 178%
Iron 17.45mg 5.42mg 150%
Sodium 9mg 2081mg 90%
Manganese 1.719mg 0.111mg 70%
Zinc 1.81mg 8.11mg 57%
Protein 5.56g 33.2g 55%
Fiber 14g 1.8g 49%
Saturated fat 0.467g 10.85g 47%
Phosphorus 106mg 407mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Calcium 405mg 20mg 39%
Fats 1.68g 25.6g 37%
Copper 0.555mg 0.227mg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 11.305g 28%
Magnesium 160mg 51mg 26%
Vitamin A 238µg 0µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.142mg 25%
Folate 45µg 134µg 22%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Selenium 10.7µg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Calories 101kcal 410kcal 15%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.179mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.154mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.163mg 5%
Carbs 24.45g 11g 4%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 1.011g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 1.732mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 10.45g 9.2g N/A
Potassium 609mg 597mg 0%
Sugar 9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.307mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme Jerky
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 2072mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky 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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.