Lemon Zest vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Zest and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon zest
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon zest and thyme:
- Both lemon zest and thyme are high in Vitamin C, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Thyme has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and lemon zest has 53% less calories than thyme - lemon zest has 47 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon zest is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to thyme per calorie. Lemon zest has a macronutrient ratio of 8:88:4 and for thyme, 17:72:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon Zest | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 72% |
| Fat | 4% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon zest has 35% less carbohydrates than thyme - lemon zest has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon zest and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Thyme has 32% more dietary fiber than lemon zest - lemon zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than lemon zest - lemon zest has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 271% more protein than lemon zest - lemon zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon zest and thyme are low in saturated fat - lemon zest has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon zest and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 24% more Vitamin C than lemon zest - lemon zest has 129mg 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 78 times more Vitamin A than lemon zest - lemon zest has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon zest and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon zest has 0.25mg 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 zest and thyme contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Lemon Zest | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.08 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.319 MG | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.172 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both lemon zest and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 202% more calcium than lemon zest - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than lemon zest - lemon zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Thyme is an excellent source of potassium and it has 281% more potassium than lemon zest - lemon zest has 160mg of potassium per 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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 Zest | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 2851 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon zest per 100 grams.
| Lemon Zest | 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 zest and thyme contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon Zest | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.085 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.085 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does lemon zest or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and lemon zest has 50% less calories than thyme - lemon zest has 47 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does lemon zest or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon zest has 40% fewer carbohydrates than thyme - lemon zest has 16g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon zest or thyme contain more calcium?
Both lemon zest and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 200% more calcium than lemon zest - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does lemon zest or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than lemon zest - lemon zest has 0.8mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does lemon zest or thyme contain more potassium?
Thyme is a rich source of potassium and it has 280% more potassium than lemon zest - lemon zest has 160mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.