Thyme vs. Sweet Potatoes
Nutrition comparison of Thyme and Sweet Potatoes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
thyme
versus
sweet potatoes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in thyme and sweet potatoes:
- Both sweet potatoes and thyme are high in Vitamin A, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Thyme has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sweet potatoes and thyme contain similar amounts of calories - sweet potato has 86 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, thyme is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to sweet potatoes for fat. Thyme has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for sweet potatoes, 7:92:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Thyme | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 92% |
| Fat | ~ | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sweet potatoes and thyme contain similar amounts of carbs - sweet potato has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sweet potatoes and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Thyme has 367% more dietary fiber than sweet potato - sweet potato has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than sweet potato - sweet potato has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 254% more protein than sweet potato - sweet potato has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sweet potatoes and thyme are low in saturated fat - sweet potato has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 65 times more Vitamin C than sweet potato - sweet potato has 2.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both sweet potatoes and thyme are high in Vitamin A. Sweet potato has 198% more Vitamin A than thyme - sweet potato has 709ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Sweet potatoes and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sweet potato has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Sweet potatoes and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sweet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both thyme and sweet potatoes contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Thyme | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.048 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.471 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Niacin | 1.824 MG | 0.557 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.409 MG | 0.8 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Folate | 45 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Thyme is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 27 times more iron than sweet potato - sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both sweet potatoes and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 81% more potassium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 337mg 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 | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.5 mg | 0.01 mg |
| luteolin | 45.25 mg | 0.02 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.01 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.03 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.01 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sweet potato per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.447 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.447 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, thyme has more linoleic acid than sweet potato per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.085 G | 0.013 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) .
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FAQ
Does sweet potatoes or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Sweet potatoes and thyme contain similar amounts of calories - sweet potato has 86 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does sweet potatoes or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sweet potatoes and thyme contain similar amounts of carbs - sweet potato has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does sweet potatoes or thyme contain more calcium?
Thyme is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does sweet potatoes or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 27 times more iron than sweet potato - sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does sweet potatoes or thyme contain more potassium?
Both sweet potatoes and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 80% more potassium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.