Thyme vs. Nori
Nutrition comparison of Thyme and Nori
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
thyme
versus
nori
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in thyme and nori:
- Both nori and thyme are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium and potassium.
- Nori has 3.7 times less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Nori has more thiamin and folate, however, thyme contains more Vitamin B6.
- Thyme is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and nori has 65% less calories than thyme - nori has 35 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, thyme is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to nori for fat. Thyme has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for nori, 67:33:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Thyme | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 33% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nori has 3.7 times less carbohydrates than thyme - nori 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 45 times more dietary fiber than nori - nori has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nori and thyme contain similar amounts of sugar - nori has 0.49g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Nori and thyme contain similar amounts of protein - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both nori and thyme are low in saturated fat - nori has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both nori and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 311% more Vitamin C than nori - nori has 39mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both nori and thyme are high in Vitamin A. Nori has a little more Vitamin A (9%) than thyme by weight - nori has 260ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Nori has more Vitamin E than thyme - nori has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Nori and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nori has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nori has more thiamin and folate, however, thyme contains more Vitamin B6. Both thyme and nori contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Thyme | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.048 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.471 MG | 0.446 MG |
| Niacin | 1.824 MG | 1.47 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.409 MG | 0.521 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348 MG | 0.159 MG |
| Folate | 45 UG | 146 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both nori and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 479% more calcium than nori - nori has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 869% more iron than nori - nori has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both nori and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 71% more potassium than nori - nori has 356mg 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, both thyme and nori contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Thyme | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2851 UG | 3121 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than nori per 100 grams, however, nori contains more epa than thyme per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.447 G | 0.001 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.447 G | 0.081 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, thyme has more linoleic acid than nori per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.085 G | 0.004 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.013 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 nori or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and nori has 70% less calories than thyme - nori has 35 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Is nori or thyme better for protein?
Nori and thyme contain similar amounts of protein - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Does nori or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nori has 3.7 times fewer carbohydrates than thyme - nori has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does nori or thyme contain more calcium?
Both nori and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 480% more calcium than nori - nori has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does nori or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 870% more iron than nori - nori has 1.8mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does nori or thyme contain more potassium?
Both nori and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 70% more potassium than nori - nori has 356mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.