Thyme vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between thyme and steak?
- Thyme is richer in iron, vitamin C, fiber, copper, calcium, and magnesium, while steak is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Thyme's daily need coverage for iron is 188% higher.
- Thyme is lower in saturated Fat.
- Thyme has a higher glycemic index (45) than steak (0).
We used Thyme, fresh and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +595.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3275% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +627.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +552.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +250.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18904% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +492.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +346.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1032.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11222.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +68.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 101kcal | 271kcal |
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| Protein | 5.56g | 24.85g |
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| Fats | 1.68g | 19.02g |
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| Vitamin C | 160.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 10.45g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 24.45g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 160mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 405mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 609mg | 279mg |
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| Iron | 17.45mg | 2.4mg |
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| Fiber | 14g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.555mg | 0.085mg |
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| Zinc | 1.81mg | 6.34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 106mg | 163mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 58mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4751IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A | 238µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 1.719mg |
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| Selenium | 31.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.471mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.824mg | 5.149mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 45µg | 6µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.467g | 8.443g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 9.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.896g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 0.154mg | 1.171mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 1.157mg |
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| Leucine | 0.262mg | 2.142mg |
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| Lysine | 0.126mg | 2.38mg |
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| Methionine | 0.672mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg |
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| Valine | 0.307mg | 1.242mg |
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| Histidine | 0.931mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.976g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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