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Thyme vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between thyme and pepperoni?

  • Thyme is richer in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, copper, calcium, and magnesium, while pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for iron is 202% higher.
  • Thyme is lower in saturated fat.
  • Thyme has a higher glycemic index (45) than pepperoni (28).

We used Thyme, fresh and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced 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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +788.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2031.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.3%
Contains more IronIron +1212%
Contains more CopperCopper +509.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.1%

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
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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 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
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% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +464.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +173.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.362mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
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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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1972%
Contains more WaterWater +128.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +246.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2654.8%
Contains more OtherOther +48.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25542%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +738%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Thyme Pepperoni
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Pepperoni DV% diff.
Iron 17.45mg 1.33mg 202%
Vitamin C 160.1mg 0mg 178%
Saturated fat 0.467g 17.708g 78%
Fats 1.68g 46.28g 69%
Sodium 9mg 1582mg 68%
Fiber 14g 0g 56%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Selenium 29µg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 20.77g 52%
Copper 0.555mg 0.091mg 52%
Calcium 405mg 19mg 39%
Magnesium 160mg 18mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Manganese 1.719mg 1.074mg 28%
Protein 5.56g 19.25g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 4.458g 26%
Vitamin A 238µg 0µg 26%
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 4.987mg 20%
Calories 101kcal 504kcal 20%
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.271mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.257mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.93mg 10%
Potassium 609mg 274mg 10%
Folate 45µg 5µg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Carbs 24.45g 1.18g 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Phosphorus 106mg 158mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Zinc 1.81mg 2.44mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.362mg 1%
Net carbs 10.45g 1.18g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.262mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.126mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.307mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme Pepperoni
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
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 1573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.241g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.