Rosemary vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Rosemary and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rosemary
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rosemary and thyme:
- Both thyme and rosemary are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Thyme has 5 times less saturated fat than rosemary.
- Thyme has more riboflavin, however, rosemary contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rosemary (Rosemary, fresh) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both thyme and rosemary are high in calories. Rosemary has 30% more calories than thyme - thyme has 101 calories per 100 grams and rosemary has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rosemary is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to thyme per calorie. Rosemary has a macronutrient ratio of 9:56:36 and for thyme, 17:72:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rosemary | Thyme | |
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| Protein | 9% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 56% | 72% |
| Fat | 36% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Thyme and rosemary contain similar amounts of carbs - thyme has 24.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and rosemary has 20.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both thyme and rosemary are high in dietary fiber. Thyme is very similar to thyme for dietary fiber - thyme has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and rosemary has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 68% more protein than rosemary - thyme has 5.6g of protein per 100 grams and rosemary has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Thyme has 5 times less saturated fat than rosemary - thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat per 100 grams and rosemary has 2.8g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both thyme and rosemary are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 634% more Vitamin C than rosemary - thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and rosemary has 21.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both thyme and rosemary are high in Vitamin A. Thyme has 63% more Vitamin A than rosemary - thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and rosemary has 146ug of Vitamin A.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more riboflavin, however, rosemary contains more folate. Both rosemary and thyme contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Rosemary | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.036 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.152 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 0.912 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.804 MG | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 109 UG | 45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both thyme and rosemary are high in calcium. Thyme has 28% more calcium than rosemary - thyme has 405mg of calcium per 100 grams and rosemary has 317mg of calcium.
iron
Both thyme and rosemary are high in iron. Thyme has 162% more iron than rosemary - thyme has 17.5mg of iron per 100 grams and rosemary has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both thyme and rosemary are high in potassium. Rosemary has a little more potassium (10%) than thyme by weight - thyme has 609mg of potassium per 100 grams and rosemary has 668mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both rosemary and thyme contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Rosemary | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.414 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 0.414 G | 0.447 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rosemary has more linoleic acid than thyme per 100 grams.
| Rosemary | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.447 G | 0.085 G |
| Total | 0.447 G | 0.085 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does thyme or rosemary contain more calories in 100 grams?Both thyme and rosemary are high in calories. Rosemary has 30% more calories than thyme - thyme has 101 calories in 100g and rosemary has 131 calories.
Does thyme or rosemary have more carbohydrates?
By weight, thyme and rosemary contain similar amounts of carbs - thyme has 24.5g of carbs for 100g and rosemary has 20.7g of carbohydrates.
Does thyme or rosemary contain more calcium?
Both thyme and rosemary are high in calcium. Thyme has 30% more calcium than rosemary - thyme has 405mg of calcium in 100 grams and rosemary has 317mg of calcium.
Does thyme or rosemary contain more iron?
Both thyme and rosemary are high in iron. Thyme has 160% more iron than rosemary - thyme has 17.5mg of iron in 100 grams and rosemary has 6.7mg of iron.
Does thyme or rosemary contain more potassium?
Both thyme and rosemary are high in potassium. Rosemary has a little more potassium ( 10%) than thyme by weight - thyme has 609mg of potassium in 100 grams and rosemary has 668mg of potassium.