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Thyme vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Thyme and Potato

  • Potato contains less Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc than Thyme.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 208% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Thyme, fresh and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.

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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
8
:
2
Potato
Contains more Calcium +3275%
Contains more Iron +2054.3%
Contains more Magnesium +595.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +86%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains more Zinc +503.3%
Contains more Copper +404.5%
Contains more Manganese +759.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
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% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +3275%
Contains more Iron +2054.3%
Contains more Magnesium +595.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +86%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains more Zinc +503.3%
Contains more Copper +404.5%
Contains more Manganese +759.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%

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.
Thyme
7
:
3
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +237450%
Contains more Vitamin C +712.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1371.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.8%
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 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +237450%
Contains more Vitamin C +712.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1371.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
4
:
1
Potato
Contains more Protein +171.2%
Contains more Fats +1766.7%
Contains more Carbs +39.8%
Contains more Other +185.7%
Contains more Water +21.7%
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
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +171.2%
Contains more Fats +1766.7%
Contains more Carbs +39.8%
Contains more Other +185.7%
Contains more Water +21.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
2
:
1
Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1166.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1166.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Potato Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 15.39g Potato
Protein 5.56g 2.05g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.09g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 17.49g Thyme
Calories 101kcal 77kcal Thyme
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g Thyme
Fiber 14g 2.1g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 12mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 0.81mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 23mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 57mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 425mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 1.81mg 0.3mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.11mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 0.2mg Thyme
Selenium 0.4µg Potato
Vitamin A 4751IU 2IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 0µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 160.1mg 19.7mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.032mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 1.061mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.295mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.298mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 15µg Thyme
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.021mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg 0.067mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.066mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg 0.098mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg 0.107mg Thyme
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.307mg 0.103mg Thyme
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.002g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.042g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.442g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.