Orange Zest vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Orange Zest and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange zest
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange zest and thyme:
- Both orange zest and thyme are high in Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Orange zest has more thiamin, however, thyme contains more riboflavin and niacin.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Zest (Orange peel, raw) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange zest and thyme contain similar amounts of calories - orange zest has 97 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange zest is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to thyme per calorie. Orange zest has a macronutrient ratio of 6:93:2 and for thyme, 17:72:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Zest | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 72% |
| Fat | 2% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange zest and thyme contain similar amounts of carbs - orange zest has 25g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both orange zest and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Thyme has 32% more dietary fiber than orange zest - orange zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 271% more protein than orange zest - orange zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange zest and thyme are low in saturated fat - orange zest has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both orange zest and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 18% more Vitamin C than orange zest - orange zest has 136mg 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 10 times more Vitamin A than orange zest - orange zest has 21ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange zest and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange zest has more thiamin, however, thyme contains more riboflavin and niacin. Both orange zest and thyme contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Orange Zest | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 0.9 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.49 MG | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.176 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both orange zest and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 152% more calcium than orange zest - orange zest has 161mg 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 orange zest - orange zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both orange zest and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 187% more potassium than orange zest - orange zest has 212mg 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 orange zest per 100 grams.
| Orange Zest | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.447 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, thyme has more linoleic acid than orange zest per 100 grams.
| Orange Zest | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.085 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.085 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange Zest (Orange peel, raw) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does orange zest or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange zest and thyme contain similar amounts of calories - orange zest has 97 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does orange zest or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange zest and thyme contain similar amounts of carbs - orange zest has 25g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does orange zest or thyme contain more calcium?
Both orange zest and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 150% more calcium than orange zest - orange zest has 161mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does orange zest or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than orange zest - orange zest has 0.8mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does orange zest or thyme contain more potassium?
Both orange zest and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 190% more potassium than orange zest - orange zest has 212mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.