Cayenne Pepper vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and thyme:
- Both cayenne pepper and thyme are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, thyme contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than thyme.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and protein.
- Thyme has 5.9 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cayenne pepper and thyme are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 215% more calories than thyme - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to thyme per calorie. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for thyme, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 100% |
| Fat | 36% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 57% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cayenne pepper and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 94% more dietary fiber than thyme - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 116% more protein than thyme - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Thyme has 5.9 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cayenne pepper and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 110% more Vitamin C than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both cayenne pepper and thyme are high in Vitamin A. Cayenne pepper has 774% more Vitamin A than thyme - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than thyme - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than thyme - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, thyme contains more pantothenic acid. Both cayenne pepper and thyme contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Cayenne Pepper | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cayenne pepper and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 174% more calcium than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Both cayenne pepper and thyme are high in iron. Thyme has 124% more iron than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both cayenne pepper and thyme are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 231% more potassium than thyme - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Cayenne Pepper | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 21840 UG | 2851 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13157 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cayenne pepper and thyme contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cayenne Pepper | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.66 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 0.66 G | 0.447 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than thyme per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.085 G |
| Total | 7.71 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cayenne pepper and thyme are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 220% more calories than thyme - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 60% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or thyme contain more calcium?
Both cayenne pepper and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 170% more calcium than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or thyme contain more iron?
Both cayenne pepper and thyme are high in iron. Thyme has 120% more iron than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or thyme contain more potassium?
Both cayenne pepper and thyme are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 230% more potassium than thyme - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.