Thyme vs. Asparagus
Nutrition comparison of Thyme and Asparagus
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
thyme
versus
asparagus
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in thyme and asparagus:
- Both asparagus and thyme are high in dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Asparagus has 5.3 times less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Asparagus has more thiamin, however, thyme contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Thyme has more beta-carotene than asparagus, however, asparagus contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and asparagus has 80% less calories than thyme - asparagus has 20 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, thyme is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to asparagus per calorie. Thyme has a macronutrient ratio of 17:72:11 and for asparagus, 35:62:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Thyme | Asparagus | |
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| Protein | 17% | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 62% |
| Fat | 11% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Asparagus has 5.3 times less carbohydrates than thyme - asparagus has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both asparagus and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Thyme has 567% more dietary fiber than asparagus - asparagus has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than asparagus - asparagus has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 153% more protein than asparagus - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both asparagus and thyme are low in saturated fat - asparagus has 0.04g 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 27 times more Vitamin C than asparagus - asparagus has 5.6mg 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 526% more Vitamin A than asparagus - asparagus has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Asparagus has more Vitamin E than thyme - asparagus has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Asparagus has more Vitamin K than thyme - asparagus has 41.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Asparagus has more thiamin, however, thyme contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both thyme and asparagus contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Thyme | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.048 MG | 0.143 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.471 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Niacin | 1.824 MG | 0.978 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.409 MG | 0.274 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Folate | 45 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Thyme is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than asparagus - asparagus has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Both asparagus and thyme are high in iron. Thyme has 715% more iron than asparagus - asparagus has 2.1mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both asparagus and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 201% more potassium than asparagus - asparagus has 202mg 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 has more apigenin and luteolin than asparagus per 100 grams, however, asparagus contains more isorhamnetin, kaempferol and quercetin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.5 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 45.25 mg | ~ |
| isorhamnetin | ~ | 5.7 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 1.39 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 13.98 mg |
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, thyme has more beta-carotene than asparagus per 100 grams, however, asparagus contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2851 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 9 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 710 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than asparagus per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.447 G | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.447 G | 0.01 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, thyme has more linoleic acid than asparagus per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.085 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.04 G |
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FAQ
Does asparagus or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and asparagus has 80% less calories than thyme - asparagus has 20 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Is asparagus or thyme better for protein?
Thyme has 150% more protein than asparagus - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Does asparagus or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, asparagus has 5.3 times fewer carbohydrates than thyme - asparagus has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does asparagus or thyme contain more calcium?
Thyme is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than asparagus - asparagus has 24mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does asparagus or thyme contain more iron?
Both asparagus and thyme are high in iron. Thyme has 720% more iron than asparagus - asparagus has 2.1mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does asparagus or thyme contain more potassium?
Both asparagus and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 200% more potassium than asparagus - asparagus has 202mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.