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Thyme vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between thyme and provolone

  • Thyme is richer in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, copper, and fiber, yet provolone is richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for thyme is 212% higher.
  • Thyme contains less saturated fat.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index than thyme.

Food types used in this article are Thyme, fresh and Cheese, provolone.

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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +471.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +341.3%
Contains more IronIron +3255.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2034.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17090%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +367.9%

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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1069.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +376.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~236µg

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1042.5%
Contains more WaterWater +59%
Contains more ProteinProtein +360.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1484.5%
Contains more OtherOther +47.2%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9027.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Provolone DV% diff.
Iron 17.45mg 0.52mg 212%
Vitamin C 160.1mg 0mg 178%
Saturated fat 0.467g 17.078g 76%
Manganese 1.719mg 0.01mg 74%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Copper 0.555mg 0.026mg 59%
Phosphorus 106mg 496mg 56%
Fiber 14g 0g 56%
Protein 5.56g 25.58g 40%
Sodium 9mg 876mg 38%
Fats 1.68g 26.62g 38%
Calcium 405mg 756mg 35%
Magnesium 160mg 28mg 31%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.073mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 7.393g 18%
Potassium 609mg 138mg 14%
Calories 101kcal 351kcal 13%
Zinc 1.81mg 3.23mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.321mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.156mg 10%
Folate 45µg 10µg 9%
Carbs 24.45g 2.14g 7%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.769g 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.019mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.476mg 1%
Net carbs 10.45g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Vitamin A 238µg 236µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.285mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.262mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.126mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.307mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 867mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.611g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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.
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.