Thyme vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Thyme and Cilantro
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
thyme
versus
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in thyme and cilantro:
- Both cilantro and thyme are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cilantro has 5.6 times less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Thyme has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Thyme is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and cilantro has 77% less calories than thyme - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, thyme is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cilantro per calorie. Thyme has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for cilantro, 27:53:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Thyme | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 53% |
| Fat | ~ | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cilantro has 5.6 times less carbohydrates than thyme - cilantro has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cilantro and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Thyme has 400% more dietary fiber than cilantro - cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cilantro and thyme contain similar amounts of sugar - cilantro has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 161% more protein than cilantro - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cilantro and thyme are low in saturated fat - cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cilantro and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 493% more Vitamin C than cilantro - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both cilantro and thyme are high in Vitamin A. Cilantro has 42% more Vitamin A than thyme - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cilantro has more Vitamin E than thyme - cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than thyme - cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both thyme and cilantro contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Thyme | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.048 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.471 MG | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | 1.824 MG | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.409 MG | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348 MG | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | 45 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cilantro and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 504% more calcium than cilantro - cilantro has 67mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 886% more iron than cilantro - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both cilantro and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 17% more potassium than cilantro - cilantro has 521mg 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 cilantro per 100 grams, however, cilantro contains more quercetin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.5 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 45.25 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | ~ | 52.9 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, both thyme and cilantro contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Thyme | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2851 UG | 3930 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 36 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 865 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, thyme has more linoleic acid than cilantro per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.085 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.04 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 cilantro or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and cilantro has 80% less calories than thyme - cilantro has 23 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does cilantro or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cilantro has 5.6 times fewer carbohydrates than thyme - cilantro has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does cilantro or thyme contain more calcium?
Both cilantro and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 500% more calcium than cilantro - cilantro has 67mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does cilantro or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 890% more iron than cilantro - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does cilantro or thyme contain more potassium?
Both cilantro and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 20% more potassium than cilantro - cilantro has 521mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.