Cheese vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Cheese and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheese
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheese and thyme:
- Both cheese and thyme are high in Vitamin A, calcium and calories.
- Cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Cheese is an excellent source of protein.
- Thyme has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cheese and thyme are high in calories. Cheese has 280% more calories than thyme - cheese has 384 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to thyme per calorie. Cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 25:0:75 and for thyme, 17:72:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheese | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 72% |
| Fat | 75% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than thyme - cheese has 0.13g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Thyme is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheese - thyme has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 323% more protein than thyme - cheese has 23.5g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheese is high in saturated fat and thyme has 97% less saturated fat than cheese - cheese has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Thyme has less cholesterol than cheese - cheese has 95mg 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 cheese - thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both cheese and thyme are high in Vitamin A. Thyme has 37% more Vitamin A than cheese - cheese has 174ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheese has more Vitamin D than thyme - cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cheese and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cheese and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both cheese and thyme contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Cheese | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.318 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 0.114 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.249 MG | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 45 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.23 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both cheese and thyme are high in calcium. Cheese has 63% more calcium than thyme - cheese has 659mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than cheese - cheese has 0.59mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Thyme is an excellent source of potassium and it has 616% more potassium than cheese - cheese has 85mg of potassium per 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cheese and thyme contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cheese | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.332 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 0.332 G | 0.447 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheese has more linoleic acid than thyme per 100 grams.
| Cheese | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.532 G | 0.085 G |
| Total | 0.532 G | 0.085 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does cheese or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cheese and thyme are high in calories. Cheese has 280% more calories than thyme - cheese has 384 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does cheese or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cheese has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than thyme - cheese has 0.13g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does cheese or thyme contain more calcium?
Both cheese and thyme are high in calcium. Cheese has 60% more calcium than thyme - cheese has 659mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does cheese or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than cheese - cheese has 0.59mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does cheese or thyme contain more potassium?
Thyme is a rich source of potassium and it has 620% more potassium than cheese - cheese has 85mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.