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Waffle vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between waffle and thyme?

  • Waffle is richer in vitamin B1, while thyme is higher in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for iron is 189% higher.
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index (76) than thyme (45).

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
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 +79.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +742.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +283%
Contains more IronIron +655.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +795.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +548.7%

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.
Waffle
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +447.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +39925%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +521.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~45µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
3
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +42.1%
Contains more FatsFats +739.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.6%
Contains more WaterWater +55%
~equal in Other ~3.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
2
22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4246.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1175.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 2.31mg 17.45mg 189%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 160.1mg 177%
Selenium 46.2µg 84%
Manganese 0.265mg 1.719mg 63%
Fiber 14g 56%
Copper 0.062mg 0.555mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.532g 42%
Magnesium 19mg 160mg 34%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Sodium 511mg 9mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.348mg 22%
Fats 14.1g 1.68g 19%
Vitamin A 65µg 238µg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.048mg 18%
Calcium 255mg 405mg 15%
Potassium 159mg 609mg 13%
Phosphorus 190mg 106mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.866g 0.467g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Calories 291kcal 101kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.471mg 10%
Zinc 0.68mg 1.81mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 0.081g 9%
Protein 7.9g 5.56g 5%
Carbs 32.9g 24.45g 3%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.824mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.409mg 2%
Net carbs 32.9g 10.45g N/A
Folate 46µg 45µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
24%
Waffle
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.399g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.