Turmeric vs. Dried thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between turmeric and dried thyme
- Turmeric has more manganese and copper; however, dried thyme is higher in vitamin K, iron, calcium, vitamin A, folate, fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin B1.
- Dried thyme covers your daily vitamin K needs 1418% more than turmeric.
- Dried thyme contains 3 times less manganese than turmeric. Turmeric contains 19.8mg of manganese, while dried thyme contains 7.867mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground and Spices, thyme, dried.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +155.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +151.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1025% |
| Contains more IronIron | +124.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +7042.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +784.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +265.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +414% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12694.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1270% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.68 g
Fats:
3.25 g
Carbs:
67.14 g
Water:
12.85 g
Other:
7.08 g
Protein:
9.11 g
Fats:
7.43 g
Carbs:
63.94 g
Water:
7.79 g
Other:
11.73 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +65% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +128.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~9.11g
~equal in
Carbs
~63.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.756 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.73 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.19 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.47g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 1714.5µg | 1418% |
| Iron | 55mg | 123.6mg | 858% |
| Manganese | 19.8mg | 7.867mg | 519% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 1890mg | 172% |
| Folate | 20µg | 274µg | 64% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 37g | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 50mg | 55% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.86mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.513mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 814mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.55mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 4.94mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 190µg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 7.48mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.399mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 6.18mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 201mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 3.25g | 7.43g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 2.73g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 220mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 1.19g | 3% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 4.6µg | 3% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 276kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 9.11g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 43.6mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 63.94g | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 26.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 1.71g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 0.47g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.252mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.468mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.502mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | N/A |
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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
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410%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.892g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dried thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried thyme is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
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.