Clams vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Clams and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
clams
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in clams and thyme:
- Both clams and thyme are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, calories, iron and potassium.
- Clam has 3.7 times less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Clam has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, thyme contains more Vitamin B6.
- Clam is an excellent source of protein.
- Thyme is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Clams (Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both clams and thyme are high in calories. Clam has 47% more calories than thyme - clam has 148 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, clams is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to thyme per calorie. Clams has a macronutrient ratio of 73:15:13 and for thyme, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Clams | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 73% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 15% | 100% |
| Fat | 13% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Clam has 3.7 times less carbohydrates than thyme - clam has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Thyme is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than clam - thyme has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and clam does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Clam is an excellent source of protein and it has 360% more protein than thyme - clam has 25.6g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both clams and thyme are low in saturated fat - clam has 0.19g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Thyme has less cholesterol than clam - clam has 67mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both clams and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 624% more Vitamin C than clam - clam has 22.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both clams and thyme are high in Vitamin A. Thyme has 39% more Vitamin A than clam - clam has 171ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
The B Vitamins
Clam has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, thyme contains more Vitamin B6. Both clams and thyme contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Clams | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.15 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.426 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 3.354 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.68 MG | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 45 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 98.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both clams and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 340% more calcium than clam - clam has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Both clams and thyme are high in iron. Thyme has 521% more iron than clam - clam has 2.8mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both clams and thyme are high in potassium. Clam is very similar to thyme for potassium - clam has 628mg of potassium per 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than clam per 100 grams, however, clam contains more dha, epa and dpa than thyme per 100 grams.
| Clams | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.447 G |
| DHA | 0.146 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.138 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.104 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.396 G | 0.447 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, thyme has more linoleic acid than clam per 100 grams.
| Clams | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.032 G | 0.085 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.082 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.114 G | 0.085 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 clams or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Both clams and thyme are high in calories. Clam has 50% more calories than thyme - clam has 148 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Is clams or thyme better for protein?
Clam is a fantastic source of protein and it has 360% more protein than thyme - clam has 25.6g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Does clams or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, clam has 3.7 times fewer carbohydrates than thyme - clam has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does clams or thyme contain more calcium?
Both clams and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 340% more calcium than clam - clam has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does clams or thyme contain more iron?
Both clams and thyme are high in iron. Thyme has 520% more iron than clam - clam has 2.8mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does clams or thyme contain more potassium?
Both clams and thyme are high in potassium. Clam is very similar to thyme for potassium - clam has 628mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.