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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, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, 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.

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
:
8
Thyme
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Calcium +1206.5%
Contains more Iron +335.2%
Contains more Magnesium +201.9%
Contains more Potassium +190%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +66.1%
Contains more Copper +19.9%
Contains more Manganese +147%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Calcium +1206.5%
Contains more Iron +335.2%
Contains more Magnesium +201.9%
Contains more Potassium +190%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +66.1%
Contains more Copper +19.9%
Contains more Manganese +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
:
5
Thyme
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +47410%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.409
Equal in Folate - 45
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
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 B1 +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +47410%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.409
Equal in Folate - 45

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
2
:
1
Thyme
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5906.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +680.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5906.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +680.6%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 10.45g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 5.56g Wafer
Fats 14.2g 1.68g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 24.45g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 101kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g Thyme
Fiber 3.4g 14g Thyme
Calcium 31mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 4.01mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 53mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 132mg 106mg Wafer
Potassium 210mg 609mg Thyme
Sodium 580mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 1.09mg 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.463mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 0.696mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 5.7µg Wafer
Vitamin A 10IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.048mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 1.824mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 47µg 45µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.22mg 0.154mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.447mg 0.262mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg 0.126mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg 0.307mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Thyme
Saturated Fat 4.241g 0.467g Thyme
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 0.081g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.532g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer 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
22%
Wafer
93%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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.