Crimini Mushroom vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and thyme:
- Both crimini mushroom and thyme are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has 4.6 times less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, thyme contains more Vitamin B6.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 78% less calories than thyme - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to thyme per calorie. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for thyme, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 60% | 100% |
| Fat | 4% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom has 4.6 times less carbohydrates than thyme - crimini mushroom has 4.3g 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 22 times more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 122% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and thyme are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g 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 more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, thyme contains more Vitamin B6. Both crimini mushroom and thyme contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Crimini Mushroom | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 45 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Thyme is an excellent source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 42 times more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 36% more potassium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, thyme has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Crimini Mushroom | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.085 G |
| Total | 0.04 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: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 80% less calories than thyme - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or thyme better for protein?
Thyme has 120% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom has 4.6 times fewer carbohydrates than thyme - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or thyme contain more calcium?
Thyme is a rich source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does crimini mushroom or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 42 times more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does crimini mushroom or thyme contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 40% more potassium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.