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Thyme vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between thyme and prunes

  • The amount of iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, calcium, copper, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B2, and zinc in thyme is higher than in prunes.
  • Thyme covers your daily iron needs 207% more than prunes.
  • Prunes have 267 times less vitamin C than thyme. Thyme has 160.1mg of vitamin C, while prunes have 0.6mg.
  • Thyme has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of thyme is 45, while the glycemic index of prunes is 29.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Thyme, fresh and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.

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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
7
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%
Prunes
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 13% 65% 35% 94% 12% 30% 0.26% 39% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +290.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +841.9%
Contains more IronIron +1776.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +474.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%

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%
Prunes
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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 2% 13% 8.6% 0% 13% 43% 35% 25% 47% 0% 149% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +26583.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +510.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1025%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.051mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.882mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.422mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
4
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
Prunes
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2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +155%
Contains more FatsFats +342.1%
Contains more WaterWater +110.6%
Contains more OtherOther +21.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
2
43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Prunes
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43% 26% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +758.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Prunes DV% diff.
Iron 17.45mg 0.93mg 207%
Vitamin C 160.1mg 0.6mg 177%
Manganese 1.719mg 0.299mg 62%
Vitamin K 59.5µg 50%
Calcium 405mg 43mg 36%
Copper 0.555mg 0.281mg 30%
Magnesium 160mg 41mg 28%
Fiber 14g 7.1g 28%
Vitamin A 238µg 39µg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.186mg 22%
Fructose 12.45g 16%
Carbs 24.45g 63.88g 13%
Zinc 1.81mg 0.44mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.205mg 11%
Folate 45µg 4µg 10%
Protein 5.56g 2.18g 7%
Calories 101kcal 240kcal 7%
Phosphorus 106mg 69mg 5%
Potassium 609mg 732mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.062g 3%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.467g 0.088g 2%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Starch 5.11g 2%
Fats 1.68g 0.38g 2%
Selenium 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 10.45g 56.78g N/A
Sugar 38.13g N/A
Sodium 9mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.051mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 1.882mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.422mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 0.053g 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0.262mg 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0.126mg 0.05mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.307mg 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme Prunes
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
26%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
32%
Prunes

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 - 38.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.379g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.