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Yogurt vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between yogurt and thyme

  • Yogurt is higher in vitamin B12, yet thyme is higher in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B6.
  • Thyme covers your daily iron needs 217% more than yogurt.
  • The glycemic index of yogurt is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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.
Yogurt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
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 +27.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1354.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +268.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +331.9%
Contains more IronIron +24828.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +3164.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +248.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19000%

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.
Yogurt
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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 0% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +776.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +452.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +542.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 +83.3%
Contains more WaterWater +30.7%
Contains more FatsFats +330.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +579.2%
Contains more OtherOther +344.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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64% 29% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.117 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.012 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4333.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 0.07mg 17.45mg 217%
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg 178%
Manganese 0.009mg 1.719mg 74%
Copper 0.017mg 0.555mg 60%
Fiber 0g 14g 56%
Magnesium 11mg 160mg 35%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg 31%
Calcium 110mg 405mg 30%
Vitamin A 1µg 238µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.348mg 22%
Selenium 9.7µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.471mg 15%
Potassium 141mg 609mg 14%
Zinc 0.52mg 1.81mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 1.824mg 10%
Folate 7µg 45µg 10%
Protein 10.19g 5.56g 9%
Carbs 3.6g 24.45g 7%
Phosphorus 135mg 106mg 4%
Choline 15.1mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0.532g 3%
Saturated fat 0.117g 0.467g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.409mg 2%
Calories 59kcal 101kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.048mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Fats 0.39g 1.68g 2%
Sodium 36mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 3.6g 10.45g N/A
Sugar 3.24g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Trans fat 0.006g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0.081g 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.307mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.