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Thyme vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between thyme and turkey meat

  • Thyme is higher in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, fiber, copper, and calcium, yet turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B12.
  • Thyme covers your daily iron needs 205% more than turkey meat.
  • The glycemic index of turkey meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Thyme, fresh and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2792.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.8%
Contains more IronIron +1500.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +496.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12178.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +37%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.4%

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
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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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +424.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.045mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40650%
Contains more OtherOther +566.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +413.5%
Contains more FatsFats +339.9%
~equal in Water ~63.52g

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3167.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +298.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Turkey meat DV% diff.
Iron 17.45mg 1.09mg 205%
Vitamin C 160.1mg 0mg 178%
Manganese 1.719mg 0.014mg 74%
Fiber 14g 0g 56%
Selenium 29.8µg 54%
Copper 0.555mg 0.093mg 51%
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 9.573mg 48%
Protein 5.56g 28.55g 46%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg 43%
Calcium 405mg 14mg 39%
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg 36%
Magnesium 160mg 30mg 31%
Vitamin A 238µg 12µg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.616mg 21%
Phosphorus 106mg 223mg 17%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.281mg 15%
Potassium 609mg 239mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 2.119g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.948mg 11%
Folate 45µg 9µg 9%
Fats 1.68g 7.39g 9%
Saturated fat 0.467g 2.155g 8%
Carbs 24.45g 0.06g 8%
Zinc 1.81mg 2.48mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 2.647g 6%
Calories 101kcal 189kcal 4%
Sodium 9mg 103mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Net carbs 10.45g 0.06g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.045mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 0.262mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 0.126mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.307mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
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 - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.688g)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.