Thyme vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Thyme and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
thyme
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in thyme and brussels sprouts:
- Both brussels sprouts and thyme are high in Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Brussels sprout has 63% less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, however, thyme contains more riboflavin and niacin.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Thyme has more beta-carotene than brussels sprout, however, brussels sprout contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and brussels sprout has 57% less calories than thyme - brussels sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, thyme is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to brussels sprouts per calorie. Thyme has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Thyme | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 68% |
| Fat | ~ | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brussels sprout has 63% less carbohydrates than thyme - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both brussels sprouts and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Thyme has 268% more dietary fiber than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 64% more protein than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both brussels sprouts and thyme are low in saturated fat - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both brussels sprouts and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 88% more Vitamin C than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 526% more Vitamin A than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin E than thyme - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than thyme - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, however, thyme contains more riboflavin and niacin. Both thyme and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Thyme | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.048 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.471 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 1.824 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.409 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 45 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brussels sprouts and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 864% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both brussels sprouts and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 57% more potassium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium per 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, thyme has more apigenin and luteolin than brussels sprout per 100 grams, however, brussels sprout contains more kaempferol and quercetin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.5 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 45.25 mg | 0.33 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.86 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 1.92 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, thyme has more beta-carotene than brussels sprout per 100 grams, however, brussels sprout contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2851 UG | 450 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1590 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.447 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.447 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both thyme and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Thyme | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.085 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.046 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does brussels sprouts or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and brussels sprout has 60% less calories than thyme - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does brussels sprouts or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brussels sprout has 60% fewer carbohydrates than thyme - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does brussels sprouts or thyme contain more calcium?
Both brussels sprouts and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 860% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does brussels sprouts or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does brussels sprouts or thyme contain more potassium?
Both brussels sprouts and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 60% more potassium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.