Goji Berry vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Goji Berry and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goji berry
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goji berry and thyme:
- Both goji berry and thyme are high in Vitamin C, calcium, calories, dietary fiber and iron.
- Goji berry is an excellent source of protein.
- Thyme has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goji Berry (Goji berries, dried) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both goji berry and thyme are high in calories. Goji berry has 246% more calories than thyme - goji berry has 349 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goji berry is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to thyme for fat. Goji berry has a macronutrient ratio of 16:84:0 and for thyme, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goji Berry | Thyme | |
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| Protein | 16% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Goji berry is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 68% less carbohydrates than goji berry - goji berry has 77.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both goji berry and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Thyme has a little more dietary fiber (8%) than goji berry by weight - goji berry has 13g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Goji berry is high in sugar and thyme has less sugar than goji berry - goji berry has 45.6g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Goji berry is an excellent source of protein and it has 156% more protein than thyme - goji berry has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both thyme and goji berry are low in saturated fat - thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both goji berry and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 231% more Vitamin C than goji berry - goji berry has 48.4mg 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 more Vitamin A than goji berry - thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Goji Berry | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both goji berry and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 113% more calcium than goji berry - goji berry has 190mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Both goji berry and thyme are high in iron. Thyme has 157% more iron than goji berry - goji berry has 6.8mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Thyme is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than goji berry - thyme has 609mg of potassium per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
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: Goji Berry (Goji berries, dried) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does goji berry or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Both goji berry and thyme are high in calories. Goji berry has 250% more calories than thyme - goji berry has 349 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does goji berry or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, goji berry is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 70% fewer carbohydrates than goji berry - goji berry has 77.1g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does goji berry or thyme contain more calcium?
Both goji berry and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 110% more calcium than goji berry - goji berry has 190mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does goji berry or thyme contain more iron?
Both goji berry and thyme are high in iron. Thyme has 160% more iron than goji berry - goji berry has 6.8mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does thyme or goji berry contain more potassium?
Thyme is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than goji berry - thyme has 609mg of potassium in 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.