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Thyme vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Thyme and Teff

  • Thyme has more Iron, Fiber, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Teff has more Manganese.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 193% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Thyme, fresh and Teff, cooked.

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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
6
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3
Teff
Contains more Calcium +726.5%
Contains more Iron +751.2%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Potassium +469.2%
Contains more Zinc +63.1%
Contains more Copper +145.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Manganese +66.4%
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% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Contains more Calcium +726.5%
Contains more Iron +751.2%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Potassium +469.2%
Contains more Zinc +63.1%
Contains more Copper +145.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Manganese +66.4%

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
8
:
1
Teff
Contains more Vitamin A +237450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.3%
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 1% 0% 0% 0% 46% 8% 18% 0% 23% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +237450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
4
:
1
Teff
Contains more Protein +43.7%
Contains more Fats +158.5%
Contains more Carbs +23.1%
Contains more Other +363.8%
Contains more Water +15.1%
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
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more Protein +43.7%
Contains more Fats +158.5%
Contains more Carbs +23.1%
Contains more Other +363.8%
Contains more Water +15.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Teff Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 17.06g Teff
Protein 5.56g 3.87g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.65g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 19.86g Thyme
Calories 101kcal 101kcal
Fiber 14g 2.8g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 49mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 2.05mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 50mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 120mg Teff
Potassium 609mg 107mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 8mg Teff
Zinc 1.81mg 1.11mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.226mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 2.86mg Teff
Vitamin A 4751IU 2IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 0µg Thyme
Vitamin C 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.183mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.033mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.909mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.097mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 18µg Thyme
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.041mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg 0.149mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.146mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg 0.311mg Teff
Lysine 0.126mg 0.109mg Thyme
Methionine 0.125mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.203mg Teff
Valine 0.307mg 0.2mg Thyme
Histidine 0.088mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.467g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme Teff
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
9%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.467g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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)

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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/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.