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Turkey meat vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey meat and Thyme

  • Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, yet Thyme is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Thyme covers your daily Iron needs 205% more than Turkey meat.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Thyme is lower.

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

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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 Phosphorus +110.4%
Contains more Zinc +37%
Contains more Calcium +2792.9%
Contains more Iron +1500.9%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +154.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Copper +496.8%
Contains more Manganese +12178.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.4%
Contains more Zinc +37%
Contains more Calcium +2792.9%
Contains more Iron +1500.9%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +154.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Copper +496.8%
Contains more Manganese +12178.6%

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.
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Thyme
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +424.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +12082.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.048
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +424.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +12082.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.048

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +413.5%
Contains more Fats +339.9%
Contains more Carbs +40650%
Contains more Other +566.7%
Equal in Water - 65.11
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
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
Contains more Protein +413.5%
Contains more Fats +339.9%
Contains more Carbs +40650%
Contains more Other +566.7%
Equal in Water - 65.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3167.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3167.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 10.45g Thyme
Protein 28.55g 5.56g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 1.68g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 24.45g Thyme
Calories 189kcal 101kcal Turkey meat
Fiber 0g 14g Thyme
Calcium 14mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 1.09mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 30mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 223mg 106mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 609mg Thyme
Sodium 103mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 2.48mg 1.81mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 0.014mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.048mg Thyme
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 1.824mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.409mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.348mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 45µg Thyme
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.114mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.154mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.285mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.262mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.126mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.307mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg Thyme
Trans Fat 0.101g 0g Thyme
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0.467g Thyme
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 0.081g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.532g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Thyme
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
50%
Turkey meat
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
145%
Thyme

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 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 Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
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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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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.