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Thyme vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Thyme and Saffron?

  • Thyme is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE, while Saffron is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1160% higher.
  • Saffron has 9 times less Vitamin A RAE than Thyme. Thyme has 238µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Saffron has 27µg.

We used Thyme, fresh and Spices, saffron 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
5
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Contains more Calcium +264.9%
Contains more Iron +57.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +66.1%
Contains more Copper +69.2%
Contains more Magnesium +65%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.7%
Contains more Potassium +183.1%
Contains more Manganese +1552.6%
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 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Calcium +264.9%
Contains more Iron +57.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +66.1%
Contains more Copper +69.2%
Contains more Magnesium +65%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.7%
Contains more Potassium +183.1%
Contains more Manganese +1552.6%

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +796.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.2%
Contains more Folate +106.7%
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 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +796.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.2%
Contains more Folate +106.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
1
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Contains more Water +447.1%
Contains more Protein +105.6%
Contains more Fats +248.2%
Contains more Carbs +167.4%
Contains more Other +70.3%
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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Water +447.1%
Contains more Protein +105.6%
Contains more Fats +248.2%
Contains more Carbs +167.4%
Contains more Other +70.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +429.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.5%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +429.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 5.56g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 1.68g 5.85g Saffron
Carbs 24.45g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 101kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fiber 14g 3.9g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 111mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 11.1mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 106mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 609mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 9mg 148mg Thyme
Zinc 1.81mg 1.09mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.328mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 4751IU 530IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 27µg Thyme
Vitamin C 160.1mg 80.8mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.267mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 1.46mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 45µg 93µg Saffron
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 1.586g Thyme
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme Saffron
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
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.2)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.