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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 RAE, 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
Thyme
7
:
3
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +3950%
Contains more Iron +944.9%
Contains more Magnesium +226.5%
Contains more Potassium +325.9%
Contains more Zinc +44.8%
Contains more Copper +158.1%
Contains more Manganese +57.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.5%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Thyme
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Spelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +3950%
Contains more Iron +944.9%
Contains more Magnesium +226.5%
Contains more Potassium +325.9%
Contains more Zinc +44.8%
Contains more Copper +158.1%
Contains more Manganese +57.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.5%
Contains less Sodium -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
Thyme
7
:
3
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +118675%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1470%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more Folate +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Thyme
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%
Spelt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +118675%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1470%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more Folate +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
Thyme
3
:
2
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Fats +97.6%
Contains more Other +392.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.5
Equal in Carbs - 26.44
Equal in Water - 66.56
Thyme
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
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 Fats +97.6%
Contains more Other +392.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.5
Equal in Carbs - 26.44
Equal in Water - 66.56

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 Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 22.54g Spelt
Protein 5.56g 5.5g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.85g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 26.44g Spelt
Calories 101kcal 127kcal Spelt
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Fiber 14g 3.9g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 10mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 1.67mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 49mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 609mg 143mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 1.81mg 1.25mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.215mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 1.091mg Thyme
Selenium 4µg Spelt
Vitamin A 4751IU 4IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 0µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin C 160.1mg 0mg Thyme
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
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 Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme Spelt
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
10%
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 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)

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.