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Thyme vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are thyme and Swiss cheese different?

  • Thyme is higher in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, copper, and fiber; however, Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for thyme is 217% higher.
  • Thyme has less saturated fat.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than thyme (45).

Thyme, fresh and Cheese, swiss 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.
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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +384.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +745.8%
Contains more IronIron +13323.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1080.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6511.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +119.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +441.5%

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% 79% 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 0% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2750%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +390.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1597.9%
Contains more WaterWater +73%
Contains more ProteinProtein +384.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1744.6%
~equal in Other ~2.98g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9833.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +152.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Iron 17.45mg 0.13mg 217%
Vitamin C 160.1mg 0mg 178%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.06µg 128%
Saturated fat 0.467g 18.227g 81%
Manganese 1.719mg 0.026mg 74%
Phosphorus 106mg 574mg 67%
Fiber 14g 0g 56%
Copper 0.555mg 0.047mg 56%
Selenium 30µg 55%
Calcium 405mg 890mg 49%
Fats 1.68g 30.99g 45%
Protein 5.56g 26.96g 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Magnesium 160mg 33mg 30%
Zinc 1.81mg 4.37mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.071mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 8.046g 20%
Potassium 609mg 72mg 16%
Calories 101kcal 393kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.302mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.064mg 11%
Folate 45µg 10µg 9%
Sodium 9mg 187mg 8%
Carbs 24.45g 1.44g 8%
Vitamin A 238µg 288µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 1.341g 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.011mg 3%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.353mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 10.45g 1.44g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.285mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 0.262mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 0.126mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.307mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme Swiss cheese
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
70%
Thyme
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.