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Wafer vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between wafer and thyme?

  • Thyme has more vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, manganese, fiber, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B6 than wafer.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 178% higher.
  • Thyme has 64 times less sodium than wafer. Wafer has 580mg of sodium, while thyme has 9mg.
  • Wafer has a higher glycemic index (61) than thyme (45).

We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Thyme, fresh types in this comparison.

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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.
Wafer
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
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%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +201.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1206.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +190%
Contains more IronIron +335.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +147%

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.
Wafer
6
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% 1% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +582.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.409mg
~equal in Folate ~45µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
3
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Thyme
2
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 ProteinProtein +18.7%
Contains more FatsFats +745.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +197.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1346.9%
Contains more OtherOther +60%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
2
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
Thyme
1
43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5906.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +680.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Thyme DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg 178%
Iron 4.01mg 17.45mg 168%
Manganese 0.696mg 1.719mg 44%
Fiber 3.4g 14g 42%
Calcium 31mg 405mg 37%
Vitamin A 3µg 238µg 26%
Sodium 580mg 9mg 25%
Magnesium 53mg 160mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.532g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.348mg 23%
Fats 14.2g 1.68g 19%
Calories 433kcal 101kcal 17%
Saturated fat 4.241g 0.467g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.471mg 16%
Carbs 72.7g 24.45g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.048mg 13%
Potassium 210mg 609mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 0.081g 12%
Copper 0.463mg 0.555mg 10%
Selenium 5.7µg 10%
Zinc 1.09mg 1.81mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 1.824mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Phosphorus 132mg 106mg 4%
Caffeine 10mg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Protein 6.6g 5.56g 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.409mg 1%
Folate 47µg 45µg 1%
Net carbs 69.3g 10.45g N/A
Sugar 37.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Thyme
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
21%
Wafer
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.774g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.