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Thyme vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Thyme and Cayenne pepper

  • Thyme has more Iron, Vitamin C, and Calcium, however, Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 205% more than Thyme.
  • Cayenne pepper has 3 times less Calcium than Thyme. Thyme has 405mg of Calcium, while Cayenne pepper has 148mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Thyme, fresh and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +173.6%
Contains more IronIron +123.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +230.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +37%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~152mg

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
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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 534% 285% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
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 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +775.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +377%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +604%
Contains more FolateFolate +135.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
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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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +708.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +116%
Contains more FatsFats +928%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.6%
Contains more OtherOther +88.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3295.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1473.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 101kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 5.56g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 1.68g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 160.1mg 76.4mg Thyme
Net carbs 10.45g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 24.45g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 160mg 152mg Thyme
Calcium 405mg 148mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 17.45mg 7.8mg Thyme
Sugar 10.34g Thyme
Fiber 14g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.555mg 0.373mg Thyme
Zinc 1.81mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 106mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 9mg 30mg Thyme
Vitamin A 4751IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 1.719mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 45µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0.467g 3.26g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
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 Cayenne pepper
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
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.793g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.