Thyme vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Thyme and Peppermint
- Thyme has more Iron, Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Peppermint is higher in Folate.
- Thyme covers your daily need of Iron 155% more than Peppermint.
- Thyme has 5 times more Vitamin C than Peppermint. While Thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C, Peppermint has only 31.8mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Thyme, fresh and Peppermint, fresh.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +243.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.2% |
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 | +403.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +169.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +153.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.8% |
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
0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +145.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -47.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.508g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 101kcal | 70kcal |
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| Protein | 5.56g | 3.75g |
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| Fats | 1.68g | 0.94g |
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| Vitamin C | 160.1mg | 31.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 10.45g | 6.89g |
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| Carbs | 24.45g | 14.89g |
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| Magnesium | 160mg | 80mg |
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| Calcium | 405mg | 243mg |
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| Potassium | 609mg | 569mg |
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| Iron | 17.45mg | 5.08mg |
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| Fiber | 14g | 8g |
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| Copper | 0.555mg | 0.329mg |
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| Zinc | 1.81mg | 1.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 106mg | 73mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 31mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4751IU | 4248IU |
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| Vitamin A | 238µg | 212µg |
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| Manganese | 1.719mg | 1.176mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.471mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.824mg | 1.706mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg | 0.338mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.129mg |
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| Folate | 45µg | 114µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.467g | 0.246g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.081g | 0.033g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.508g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.058mg |
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| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.154mg | |
| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0.154mg |
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| Leucine | 0.262mg | 0.281mg |
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| Lysine | 0.126mg | 0.161mg |
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| Methionine | 0.053mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg |
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| Valine | 0.307mg | 0.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.075mg |
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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
86%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)