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Thyme vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Thyme and Spelt

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin C, Fiber, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin A, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6 in Thyme is higher than in Spelt.
  • Thyme covers your daily Iron needs 197% more than Spelt.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Thyme, fresh and Spelt, cooked.

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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%
Spelt
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 3% 13% 63% 72% 34% 64% 0.65% 142% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +226.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3950%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +325.9%
Contains more IronIron +944.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%

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
6
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% 285% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Spelt
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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 0% 0.24% 5.2% 0% 26% 6.9% 48% 0% 18% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +118675%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1470%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more FolateFolate +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
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
Spelt
2
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more FatsFats +97.6%
Contains more OtherOther +392.3%
~equal in Protein ~5.5g
~equal in Carbs ~26.44g
~equal in Water ~66.56g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Spelt Opinion
Calories 101kcal 127kcal Spelt
Protein 5.56g 5.5g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.85g Thyme
Vitamin C 160.1mg 0mg Thyme
Net carbs 10.45g 22.54g Spelt
Carbs 24.45g 26.44g Spelt
Magnesium 160mg 49mg Thyme
Calcium 405mg 10mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 143mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 1.67mg Thyme
Fiber 14g 3.9g Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.215mg Thyme
Zinc 1.81mg 1.25mg Thyme
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Phosphorus 106mg 150mg Spelt
Sodium 9mg 5mg Spelt
Vitamin A 4751IU 4IU Thyme
Vitamin A 238µg 0µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Manganese 1.719mg 1.091mg Thyme
Selenium 4µg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.03mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.08mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 13µg Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.467g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g Thyme
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme Spelt
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
86%
Thyme
9%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.467g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.