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Yam vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Yam and Thyme

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc in Thyme is higher than in Yam.
  • Thyme covers your daily Iron needs 211% more than Yam.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yam, raw 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.
Yam
2
:
7
Thyme
Contains more Potassium +34%
Contains more Calcium +2282.4%
Contains more Iron +3131.5%
Contains more Magnesium +661.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.7%
Contains more Zinc +654.2%
Contains more Copper +211.8%
Contains more Manganese +333%
Equal in Sodium - 9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Potassium +34%
Contains more Calcium +2282.4%
Contains more Iron +3131.5%
Contains more Magnesium +661.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.7%
Contains more Zinc +654.2%
Contains more Copper +211.8%
Contains more Manganese +333%
Equal in Sodium - 9

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.
Yam
3
:
7
Thyme
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3342.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +836.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1371.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Folate +95.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 7% 0% 57% 28% 8% 11% 19% 68% 18% 0% 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 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3342.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +836.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1371.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Folate +95.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
2
:
3
Thyme
Contains more Carbs +14%
Contains more Protein +263.4%
Contains more Fats +888.2%
Contains more Other +290.2%
Equal in Water - 65.11
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 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 Carbs +14%
Contains more Protein +263.4%
Contains more Fats +888.2%
Contains more Other +290.2%
Equal in Water - 65.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
1
:
2
Thyme
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +600%
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +600%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 23.78g 10.45g Yam
Protein 1.53g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 0.17g 1.68g Thyme
Carbs 27.88g 24.45g Yam
Calories 118kcal 101kcal Yam
Sugar 0.5g Thyme
Fiber 4.1g 14g Thyme
Calcium 17mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 0.54mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 21mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 55mg 106mg Thyme
Potassium 816mg 609mg Yam
Sodium 9mg 9mg
Zinc 0.24mg 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.178mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 0.397mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 0.7µg Yam
Vitamin A 138IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.35mg Yam
Vitamin C 17.1mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.048mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 23µg 45µg Thyme
Vitamin K 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.054mg 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.096mg 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.059mg 0.126mg Thyme
Methionine 0.021mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.071mg Yam
Valine 0.062mg 0.307mg Thyme
Histidine 0.034mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.467g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.081g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.532g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Thyme
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
19%
Yam
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (9 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170071/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.