Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Thyme VS Boiled Carrots

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Thyme	16%	11%	73%
Boiled Carrots	8%	4%	88%

Macro Nutrients

	Thyme	Boiled Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	4.94% 143kcal	1.7% 49.6kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	2.46% 2.4g	0.26% 0.26g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	2.07% 0.66g	0.13% 0.043g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	39.6% 0.63g	0.089% 0.001g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.71% 0.12g	0.73% 0.12g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	26.7% 34.7g	8.96% 11.7g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	6.75% 4.9g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	0.7% 0.51g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 0.57g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 3.83g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	52.2% 20g	11% 4.25g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	14% 7.9g	1.92% 1.08g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Thyme	Boiled Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	37.5% 337μg	134% 1208μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	5.67% 0.068mg	7.8% 0.094mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	51.4% 0.67mg	4.8% 0.062mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	16% 2.6mg	5.7% 0.91mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	11.6% 0.58mg	6.58% 0.33mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	38% 0.49mg	16.7% 0.22mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	16% 63.8μg	4.96% 20μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	252% 227mg	5.67% 5.1mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	9.73% 1.46mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	16% 19.4μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Thyme	Boiled Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	57.4% 574mg	4.25% 42.5mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	87.4% 0.79mg	2.68% 0.024mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	1.7% 67.3μg	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	309% 24.7mg	6.02% 0.48mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	54% 227mg	3.37% 14mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	106% 2.44mg	9.55% 0.22mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	21.5% 150mg	6.07% 42.5mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	25.4% 863mg	9.8% 333mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	1.8% 0.99μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.85% 12.8mg	5.5% 82.2mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	23.3% 2.57mg	2.58% 0.28mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.5% 92g	3.45% 128g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Thyme VS Boiled Carrots per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Thyme versus 5 oz of Boiled Carrots to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Thyme vs Boiled Carrots:

• 5 ounces of Thyme have 10.7 times more Vitamin B2, 2.8 times more Vitamin B3, 1.8 times more Vitamin B5, 2.3 times more Vitamin B6, 3.2 times more Vitamin B9 and 44.5 times more Vitamin C than Boiled Carrots.
• While 5 oz of Boiled and Drained Carrots contain 3.6 times more Vitamin A and 1.4 times more Vitamin B1 than Fresh Thyme.
• Both Fresh Thyme as well as Boiled and Drained Carrots have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Thyme vs Boiled Carrots:

• 5 ounces of Thyme have 13.5 times more Calcium, 32.6 times more Copper, 51.3 times more Iron, 16 times more Magnesium, 11.1 times more Manganese, 3.5 times more Phosphorus, 2.6 times more Potassium and 9.1 times more Zinc than Boiled Carrots.
• While 5 oz of Boiled and Drained Carrots contain 6.4 times more Sodium and 1.4 times more Water than Fresh Thyme.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Carrots lack sufficient amounts of Copper and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Thyme have 2.9 times more Energy, 447 times more Omega 3, 3 times more Carbohydrate, 4.7 times more Fiber and 7.3 times more Protein than Boiled Carrots.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Protein
• Both Fresh Thyme as well as Boiled and Drained Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in five ounces.