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Walnut vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between walnut and thyme

  • Walnut is richer in copper, manganese, and phosphorus, yet thyme is richer in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, fiber, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for thyme is 182% higher.
  • Walnut contains 13 times more saturated fat than thyme. Walnut contains 6.126g of saturated fat, while thyme contains 0.467g.
  • Walnut has a lower glycemic index than thyme.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, walnuts, english 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.
Walnut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 29% 39% 109% 529% 84% 148% 0.26% 445% 27%
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 CopperCopper +185.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +226.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +98.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +313.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.1%
Contains more IronIron +499.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~160mg

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.
Walnut
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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 4.3% 0.33% 14% 0% 85% 35% 21% 34% 124% 0% 6.8% 74% 21%
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 +610.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +117.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12215.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
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15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
Thyme
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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 +173.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3781.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1499.8%
Contains more OtherOther +79.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
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10% 14% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 47.174 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 +10928.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8767.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Thyme DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 0.532g 311%
Iron 2.91mg 17.45mg 182%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 160.1mg 176%
Copper 1.586mg 0.555mg 115%
Fats 65.21g 1.68g 98%
Manganese 3.414mg 1.719mg 74%
Phosphorus 346mg 106mg 34%
Calcium 98mg 405mg 31%
Fiber 6.7g 14g 29%
Calories 654kcal 101kcal 28%
Saturated fat 6.126g 0.467g 26%
Vitamin A 1µg 238µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.471mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.048mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.933g 0.081g 22%
Protein 15.23g 5.56g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.348mg 15%
Folate 98µg 45µg 13%
Zinc 3.09mg 1.81mg 12%
Selenium 4.9µg 9%
Choline 39.2mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Potassium 441mg 609mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 1.824mg 4%
Carbs 13.71g 24.45g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.409mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Net carbs 7.01g 10.45g N/A
Magnesium 158mg 160mg 0%
Sugar 2.61g N/A
Starch 0.06g 0%
Sodium 2mg 9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.596mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 1.17mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.236mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0%
Valine 0.753mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.391mg 0%
Fructose 0.09g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut 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
32%
Walnut
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.659g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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.
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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.