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Thyme vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Thyme and Sun-dried tomato

  • Thyme is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium, yet Sun-dried tomato is higher in Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Thyme covers your daily Iron needs 185% more than Sun-dried tomato.
  • Thyme contains 9 times more Calcium than Sun-dried tomato. While Thyme contains 405mg of Calcium, Sun-dried tomato contains only 47mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Thyme, fresh and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 Calcium +761.7%
Contains more Iron +551.1%
Contains more Magnesium +97.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +132.1%
Contains more Copper +17.3%
Contains more Manganese +268.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains more Potassium +157%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Contains more Calcium +761.7%
Contains more Iron +551.1%
Contains more Magnesium +97.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +132.1%
Contains more Copper +17.3%
Contains more Manganese +268.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains more Potassium +157%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +269.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23%
Contains more Folate +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.319
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 0% 0% 340% 49% 89% 69% 29% 74% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +269.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23%
Contains more Folate +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.319

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Fats +738.1%
Contains more Other +15.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.06
Equal in Carbs - 23.33
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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Fats +738.1%
Contains more Other +15.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.06
Equal in Carbs - 23.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10595.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +287.2%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10595.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +287.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 17.53g Sun-dried tomato
Protein 5.56g 5.06g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 14.08g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 24.45g 23.33g Thyme
Calories 101kcal 213kcal Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 14g 5.8g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 47mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 2.68mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 81mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 139mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 609mg 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 9mg 266mg Thyme
Zinc 1.81mg 0.78mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.473mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 0.466mg Thyme
Selenium 3µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 4751IU 1286IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 64µg Thyme
Vitamin C 160.1mg 101.8mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.193mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.383mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 3.63mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.479mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.319mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 23µg Thyme
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.037mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg 0.128mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.121mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg 0.185mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg 0.186mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.044mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.131mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.307mg 0.13mg Thyme
Histidine 0.077mg Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 0.467g 1.893g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 2.06g Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme Sun-dried tomato
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
62%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.426g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.