Beef vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and thyme:
- Both beef and thyme are high in calories, iron and potassium.
- Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
- Thyme has more riboflavin and folate, however, beef contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both beef and thyme are high in calories. Beef has 174% more calories than thyme - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to thyme per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for thyme, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 100% |
| Fat | 62% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than thyme - thyme has 24.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Thyme is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - thyme has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 356% more protein than thyme - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and thyme has 94% less saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Thyme has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Thyme has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than beef - thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 78 times more Vitamin A than beef - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Beef and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beef and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Beef and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more riboflavin and folate, however, beef contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both beef and thyme contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Beef | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 45 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Thyme is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Both beef and thyme are high in iron. Thyme has 676% more iron than beef - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 121% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg 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 beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.447 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beef has more linoleic acid than thyme per 100 grams.
| Beef | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.085 G |
| Total | 0.402 G | 0.085 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 beef or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Both beef and thyme are high in calories. Beef has 170% more calories than thyme - beef has 277 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Is beef or thyme better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 360% more protein than thyme - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Does thyme or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than thyme - thyme has 24.5g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does beef or thyme contain more calcium?
Thyme is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does beef or thyme contain more iron?
Both beef and thyme are high in iron. Thyme has 680% more iron than beef - beef has 2.3mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does beef or thyme contain more potassium?
Both beef and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 120% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.