Lemon vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and thyme:
- Both lemon and thyme are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Lemon has 62% less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Thyme has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and lemon has 71% less calories than thyme - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to thyme per calorie. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for thyme, 17:72:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 72% |
| Fat | 6% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon has 62% less carbohydrates than thyme - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Thyme has 400% more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than lemon - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 405% more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and thyme are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 202% more Vitamin C than lemon - lemon has 53mg 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 237 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lemon and thyme contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Lemon | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Thyme is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Thyme is an excellent source of potassium and it has 341% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg 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 luteolin and apigenin than lemon per 100 grams, however, lemon contains more myricetin and quercetin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | 45.25 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.14 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 2.5 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,
| Lemon | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 2851 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.447 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and thyme contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.085 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.085 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Lemon or Thyme .
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FAQ
Does lemon or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and lemon has 70% less calories than thyme - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does lemon or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon has 60% fewer carbohydrates than thyme - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or thyme contain more calcium?
Thyme is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does lemon or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does lemon or thyme contain more potassium?
Thyme is a rich source of potassium and it has 340% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.