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Thyme vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Thyme and Tamarind

  • Thyme has more Iron, Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, while Tamarind has more Vitamin B1.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 183% higher.
  • Tamarind contains 119 times less Vitamin A RAE than Thyme. Thyme contains 238µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Tamarind contains 2µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Thyme, fresh and Tamarinds, raw.

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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
7
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Contains more Calcium +447.3%
Contains more Iron +523.2%
Contains more Magnesium +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Contains more Zinc +1710%
Contains more Copper +545.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113
Equal in Potassium - 628
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 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +447.3%
Contains more Iron +523.2%
Contains more Magnesium +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Contains more Zinc +1710%
Contains more Copper +545.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113
Equal in Potassium - 628

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 +15736.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4474.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +427.3%
Contains more Folate +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +791.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.938
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 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +15736.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4474.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +427.3%
Contains more Folate +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +791.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.938

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
4
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Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Water +107.4%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Contains more Carbs +155.6%
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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Water +107.4%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Contains more Carbs +155.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
1
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Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +801.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.5%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +801.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 5.56g 2.8g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.6g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 101kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Thyme
Fiber 14g 5.1g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 74mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 2.8mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 92mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 609mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 9mg 28mg Thyme
Zinc 1.81mg 0.1mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.086mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 4751IU 30IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 2µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 160.1mg 3.5mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.152mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.143mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.066mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 14µg Thyme
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.018mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Valine 0.307mg Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0.272g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.059g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Thyme Tamarind
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
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.