Cumin vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Cumin and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cumin
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and thyme:
- Both cumin and thyme are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cumin has more thiamin and niacin, however, thyme contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Cumin is an excellent source of protein.
- Thyme has 70% less saturated fat than cumin.
- Thyme has more beta-carotene than cumin, however, cumin contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cumin and thyme are high in calories. Cumin has 271% more calories than thyme - cumin has 375 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to thyme per calorie. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 17:37:46 and for thyme, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 100% |
| Fat | 46% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 45% less carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cumin and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Thyme has 33% more dietary fiber than cumin - cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than cumin - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cumin is an excellent source of protein and it has 220% more protein than thyme - cumin has 17.8g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Thyme has 70% less saturated fat than cumin - cumin has 1.5g 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 19 times more Vitamin C than cumin - cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 272% more Vitamin A than cumin - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cumin has more Vitamin E than thyme - cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cumin has more Vitamin K than thyme - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin and niacin, however, thyme contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both cumin and thyme contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Cumin | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cumin and thyme are high in calcium. Cumin has 130% more calcium than thyme - cumin has 931mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Both cumin and thyme are high in iron. Cumin has 280% more iron than thyme - cumin has 66.4mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both cumin and thyme are high in potassium. Cumin has 194% more potassium than thyme - cumin has 1788mg 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, thyme has more beta-carotene than cumin per 100 grams, however, cumin contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 762 UG | 2851 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 448 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cumin per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.176 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 0.176 G | 0.447 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than thyme per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 0.085 G |
| Total | 3.103 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 cumin or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cumin and thyme are high in calories. Cumin has 270% more calories than thyme - cumin has 375 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does cumin or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 50% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does cumin or thyme contain more calcium?
Both cumin and thyme are high in calcium. Cumin has 130% more calcium than thyme - cumin has 931mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does cumin or thyme contain more iron?
Both cumin and thyme are high in iron. Cumin has 280% more iron than thyme - cumin has 66.4mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does cumin or thyme contain more potassium?
Both cumin and thyme are high in potassium. Cumin has 190% more potassium than thyme - cumin has 1788mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.