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Thyme vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Thyme and Jalapeño different?

  • Jalapeño contains less Iron, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin C, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc than Thyme.
  • Thyme covers your daily need of Iron 215% more than Jalapeño.
  • Thyme has 34 times more Calcium than Jalapeño. Thyme has 405mg of Calcium, while Jalapeño has 12mg.

Thyme, fresh and Peppers, jalapeno, raw types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +3275%
Contains more Iron +6880%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.7%
Contains more Potassium +145.6%
Contains more Zinc +1192.9%
Contains more Copper +1106.5%
Contains more Manganese +1672.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
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% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Calcium +3275%
Contains more Iron +6880%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.7%
Contains more Potassium +145.6%
Contains more Zinc +1192.9%
Contains more Copper +1106.5%
Contains more Manganese +1672.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +340.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +35%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +572.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.4%
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 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
Contains more Vitamin A +340.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +35%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +572.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +511%
Contains more Fats +354.1%
Contains more Carbs +276.2%
Contains more Other +503.8%
Contains more Water +40.8%
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: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +511%
Contains more Fats +354.1%
Contains more Carbs +276.2%
Contains more Other +503.8%
Contains more Water +40.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +375%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +375%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 3.7g Thyme
Protein 5.56g 0.91g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.37g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 6.5g Thyme
Calories 101kcal 29kcal Thyme
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g Thyme
Fiber 14g 2.8g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 12mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 0.25mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 15mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 26mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 248mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 1.81mg 0.14mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.046mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 0.097mg Thyme
Selenium 0.4µg Jalapeño
Vitamin A 4751IU 1078IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 54µg Thyme
Vitamin E 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 160.1mg 118.6mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.04mg Thyme
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.07mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 1.28mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.315mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.419mg Jalapeño
Folate 45µg 27µg Thyme
Vitamin K 18.5µg Jalapeño
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 0.092g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.029g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.112g Thyme
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme Jalapeño
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
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.375g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.