Wheat vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between wheat and thyme
- Wheat is higher in phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet thyme is higher in vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Thyme covers your daily vitamin C needs 178% more than wheat .
- Wheat contains 9 times more vitamin B1 than thyme. While wheat contains 0.419mg of vitamin B1, thyme contains only 0.048mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Wheat, durum 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +379.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1091.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +395.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +772.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +269.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +289.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +146% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +190.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +495.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +324.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.8% |
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Saturated fat
~0.467g
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 160.1mg | 178% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 17.45mg | 174% |
| Selenium | 89.4µg | 163% | |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 106mg | 57% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% | |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 1.719mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 405mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.048mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 1.824mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.471mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 238µg | 26% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 1.81mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 24.45g | 16% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 5.56g | 16% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 101kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.409mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 609mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.348mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 160mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 0.532g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 0.081g | 1% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 1.68g | 1% |
| Folate | 43µg | 45µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 10.45g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 0.467g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0.307mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
70%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.