Thyme vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Thyme and Cinnamon different?
- Thyme is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, however, Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Fiber, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cinnamon is 685% higher.
- Thyme contains 42 times more Vitamin C than Cinnamon. While Thyme contains 160.1mg of Vitamin C, Cinnamon contains only 3.8mg.
Thyme, fresh and Spices, cinnamon, ground are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +147.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +916.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4113.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1510.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1048.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +515.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +229.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +682.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -26.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +203.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 101kcal | 247kcal |
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| Protein | 5.56g | 3.99g |
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| Fats | 1.68g | 1.24g |
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| Vitamin C | 160.1mg | 3.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 10.45g | 27.49g |
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| Carbs | 24.45g | 80.59g |
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| Magnesium | 160mg | 60mg |
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| Calcium | 405mg | 1002mg |
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| Potassium | 609mg | 431mg |
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| Iron | 17.45mg | 8.32mg |
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| Sugar | 2.17g |
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| Fiber | 14g | 53.1g |
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| Copper | 0.555mg | 0.339mg |
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| Zinc | 1.81mg | 1.83mg |
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| Phosphorus | 106mg | 64mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4751IU | 295IU |
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| Vitamin A | 238µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.32mg |
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| Manganese | 1.719mg | 17.466mg |
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| Selenium | 3.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.471mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.824mg | 1.332mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg | 0.358mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin K | 31.2µg |
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| Folate | 45µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 11mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.467g | 0.345g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.081g | 0.246g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.068g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.049mg |
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| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.136mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0.146mg |
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| Leucine | 0.262mg | 0.253mg |
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| Lysine | 0.126mg | 0.243mg |
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| Methionine | 0.078mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg |
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| Valine | 0.307mg | 0.224mg |
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| Histidine | 0.117mg |
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| Fructose | 1.11g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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318%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.