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Thyme vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Thyme and Melon

  • Melon has less Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 214% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Thyme, fresh and Melons, casaba, raw.

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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
:
1
Melon
Contains more Calcium +3581.8%
Contains more Iron +5032.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1354.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2020%
Contains more Potassium +234.6%
Contains more Zinc +2485.7%
Contains more Copper +825%
Contains more Manganese +4811.4%
Equal in Sodium - 9
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 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +3581.8%
Contains more Iron +5032.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1354.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2020%
Contains more Potassium +234.6%
Contains more Zinc +2485.7%
Contains more Copper +825%
Contains more Manganese +4811.4%
Equal in Sodium - 9

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
8
:
2
Melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +634.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1419.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +686.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +386.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.5%
Contains more Folate +462.5%
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 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +634.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1419.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +686.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +386.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.5%
Contains more Folate +462.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
4
:
1
Melon
Contains more Protein +400.9%
Contains more Fats +1580%
Contains more Carbs +271.6%
Contains more Other +788.9%
Contains more Water +41.1%
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
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Protein +400.9%
Contains more Fats +1580%
Contains more Carbs +271.6%
Contains more Other +788.9%
Contains more Water +41.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
2
:
1
Melon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1264.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1264.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Thyme Melon
Lower in Sugar 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 Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Melon Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 5.68g Thyme
Protein 5.56g 1.11g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.1g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 6.58g Thyme
Calories 101kcal 28kcal Thyme
Sugar 5.69g Thyme
Fiber 14g 0.9g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 11mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 0.34mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 11mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 5mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 182mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 9mg
Zinc 1.81mg 0.07mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.06mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 0.035mg Thyme
Selenium 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin A 4751IU 0IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 0µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin C 160.1mg 21.8mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.015mg Thyme
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.031mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.232mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.084mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.163mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 8µg Thyme
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0.025g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.002g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.039g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme Melon
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
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.442g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (9 mg)
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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.