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Thyme vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Thyme and Maple syrup

  • Thyme has more Iron, Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Maple syrup has more Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 217% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Thyme, fresh and Syrups, maple.

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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 +297.1%
Contains more Iron +15763.6%
Contains more Magnesium +661.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +5200%
Contains more Potassium +187.3%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Copper +2983.3%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
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 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Contains more Calcium +297.1%
Contains more Iron +15763.6%
Contains more Magnesium +661.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +5200%
Contains more Potassium +187.3%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Copper +2983.3%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%

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
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1036.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.6%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1036.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13800%
Contains more Fats +2700%
Contains more Water +101%
Contains more Other +580.9%
Contains more Carbs +174.2%
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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +13800%
Contains more Fats +2700%
Contains more Water +101%
Contains more Other +580.9%
Contains more Carbs +174.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +636.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3029.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +636.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3029.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Maple syrup Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 67.04g Maple syrup
Protein 5.56g 0.04g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.06g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 67.04g Maple syrup
Calories 101kcal 260kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g Thyme
Fiber 14g 0g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 102mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 0.11mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 21mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 2mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 212mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 12mg Thyme
Zinc 1.81mg 1.47mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.018mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 4751IU 0IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 0µg Thyme
Vitamin C 160.1mg 0mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.081mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.036mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.002mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 0µg Thyme
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.011g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.017g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme Maple syrup
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
26%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.