Thyme vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Thyme and Oregano?
- Thyme is richer in Vitamin C, while Oregano is higher in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
- Oregano's daily need coverage for Iron is 242% higher.
- Oregano has 70 times less Vitamin C than Thyme. Thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C, while Oregano has 2.3mg.
We used Thyme, fresh and Spices, oregano, dried 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +294.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +190.3% |
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 | +6860.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +179.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +268.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +154.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +426.7% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +555.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +154.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +181.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +145.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -69.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +784% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +157.3% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 101kcal | 265kcal |
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| Protein | 5.56g | 9g |
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| Fats | 1.68g | 4.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 160.1mg | 2.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 10.45g | 26.42g |
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| Carbs | 24.45g | 68.92g |
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| Magnesium | 160mg | 270mg |
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| Calcium | 405mg | 1597mg |
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| Potassium | 609mg | 1260mg |
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| Iron | 17.45mg | 36.8mg |
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| Sugar | 4.09g |
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| Fiber | 14g | 42.5g |
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| Copper | 0.555mg | 0.633mg |
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| Zinc | 1.81mg | 2.69mg |
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| Phosphorus | 106mg | 148mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 25mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4751IU | 1701IU |
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| Vitamin A | 238µg | 85µg |
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| Vitamin E | 18.26mg |
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| Manganese | 1.719mg | 4.99mg |
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| Selenium | 4.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.177mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.471mg | 0.528mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.824mg | 4.64mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg | 0.921mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 1.044mg |
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| Vitamin K | 621.7µg |
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| Folate | 45µg | 237µg |
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| Choline | 32.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.467g | 1.551g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.081g | 0.716g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 1.369g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.203mg |
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| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.322mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0.441mg |
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| Leucine | 0.262mg | 0.78mg |
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| Lysine | 0.126mg | 0.5mg |
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| Methionine | 0.127mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg |
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| Valine | 0.307mg | 0.585mg |
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| Histidine | 0.144mg |
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| Fructose | 1.13g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats 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
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213%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
319%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.084g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)