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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+264.9%
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Iron
+57.2%
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Sodium
-93.9%
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Zinc
+66.1%
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Copper
+69.2%
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Magnesium
+65%
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Phosphorus
+137.7%
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Potassium
+183.1%
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Calcium
+264.9%
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Iron
+57.2%
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Sodium
-93.9%
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Zinc
+66.1%
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Copper
+69.2%
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Magnesium
+65%
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Phosphorus
+137.7%
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Potassium
+183.1%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+796.4%
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Vitamin C
+98.1%
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Vitamin B2
+76.4%
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Vitamin B3
+24.9%
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Vitamin B1
+139.6%
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Vitamin B6
+190.2%
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Folate
+106.7%
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Vitamin A
+796.4%
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Vitamin C
+98.1%
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Vitamin B2
+76.4%
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Vitamin B3
+24.9%
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Vitamin B1
+139.6%
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Vitamin B6
+190.2%
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Folate
+106.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+447.1%
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Protein
+105.6%
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Fats
+248.2%
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Carbs
+167.4%
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+70.3%
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+447.1%
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Protein
+105.6%
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+248.2%
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Carbs
+167.4%
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+70.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-70.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+429.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+288.5%
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Saturated Fat
-70.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+429.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+288.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| 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
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| Net carbs | 10.45g | 61.47g |
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| Protein | 5.56g | 11.43g |
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| Fats | 1.68g | 5.85g |
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| Carbs | 24.45g | 65.37g |
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| Calories | 101kcal | 310kcal |
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| Fiber | 14g | 3.9g |
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| Calcium | 405mg | 111mg |
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| Iron | 17.45mg | 11.1mg |
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| Magnesium | 160mg | 264mg |
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| Phosphorus | 106mg | 252mg |
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| Potassium | 609mg | 1724mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 148mg |
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| Zinc | 1.81mg | 1.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.555mg | 0.328mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4751IU | 530IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 238µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin C | 160.1mg | 80.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.471mg | 0.267mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.824mg | 1.46mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 1.01mg |
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| Folate | 45µg | 93µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.114mg |
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| Threonine | 0.154mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.285mg |
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| Leucine | 0.262mg |
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| Lysine | 0.126mg |
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| Valine | 0.307mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.467g | 1.586g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.081g | 0.429g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 2.067g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
93%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
132%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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