Egg vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and thyme:
- Both egg and thyme are high in Vitamin A, calcium and calories.
- Egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme, however, thyme contains more beta-carotene than egg.
- Egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Thyme has 5.6 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Thyme has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, egg contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both egg and thyme are high in calories. Egg has 42% more calories than thyme - egg has 143 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to thyme per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for thyme, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 100% |
| Fat | 62% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than thyme - egg has 0.72g 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 egg - thyme has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg and thyme contain similar amounts of sugar - egg has 0.37g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 126% more protein than thyme - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Thyme has 5.6 times less saturated fat than egg - egg has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and thyme are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and thyme has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg 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 egg - thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both egg and thyme are high in Vitamin A. Thyme has 49% more Vitamin A than egg - egg has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than thyme - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg has more Vitamin E than thyme - egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Egg and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, egg contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both egg and thyme contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Egg | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 45 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both egg and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 623% more calcium than egg - egg has 56mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 897% more iron than egg - egg has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Thyme is an excellent source of potassium and it has 341% more potassium than egg - egg has 138mg 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, egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme per 100 grams, however, thyme contains more beta-carotene than egg per 100 grams.
| Egg | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 2851 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than egg per 100 grams, however, egg contains more dha than thyme per 100 grams.
| Egg | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.447 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.447 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than thyme per 100 grams.
| Egg | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.085 G |
| Total | 1.577 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 egg or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Both egg and thyme are high in calories. Egg has 40% more calories than thyme - egg has 143 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Is egg or thyme better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 130% more protein than thyme - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Does egg or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than thyme - egg has 0.72g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does egg or thyme contain more calcium?
Both egg and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 620% more calcium than egg - egg has 56mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does egg or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 900% more iron than egg - egg has 1.8mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does egg or thyme contain more potassium?
Thyme is a rich source of potassium and it has 340% more potassium than egg - egg has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.