Thyme vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Thyme and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
thyme
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in thyme and carrots:
- Both carrots and thyme are high in Vitamin A, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Carrot has 61% less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Thyme has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and carrot has 59% less calories than thyme - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, thyme is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Thyme has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Thyme | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 87% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrot has 61% less carbohydrates than thyme - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both carrots and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Thyme has 400% more dietary fiber than carrot - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 498% more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and thyme are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 26 times more Vitamin C than carrot - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both carrots and thyme are high in Vitamin A. Carrot has 251% more Vitamin A than thyme - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Carrot has more Vitamin E than thyme - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than thyme - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both thyme and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Thyme | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.048 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.471 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 1.824 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.409 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 45 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Thyme is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 57 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrots and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 90% more potassium than carrot - carrot has 320mg 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 carrot per 100 grams, however, carrot contains more kaempferol and quercetin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.5 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 45.25 mg | 0.11 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.24 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.04 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.21 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 | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2851 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.447 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.447 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both thyme and carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Thyme | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.085 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.1 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.
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FAQ
Does carrots or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and carrot has 60% less calories than thyme - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does carrots or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrot has 60% fewer carbohydrates than thyme - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or thyme contain more calcium?
Thyme is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does carrots or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 57 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does carrots or thyme contain more potassium?
Both carrots and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 90% more potassium than carrot - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.