Thyme vs. Fennel
Nutrition comparison of Thyme and Fennel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
thyme
versus
fennel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in thyme and fennel:
- Both fennel and thyme are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Fennel has 70% less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Thyme has more beta-carotene than fennel, however, fennel contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme.
- Thyme has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and fennel has 69% less calories than thyme - fennel has 31 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, thyme is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to fennel per calorie. Thyme has a macronutrient ratio of 17:72:11 and for fennel, 13:82:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Thyme | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 82% |
| Fat | 11% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fennel has 70% less carbohydrates than thyme - fennel has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both fennel and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Thyme has 352% more dietary fiber than fennel - fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than fennel - fennel has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 348% more protein than fennel - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both fennel and thyme are low in saturated fat - fennel has 0.09g 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 12 times more Vitamin C than fennel - fennel has 12mg 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 396% more Vitamin A than fennel - fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Fennel has more Vitamin E than thyme - fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Fennel has more Vitamin K than thyme - fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both thyme and fennel contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Thyme | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.048 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.471 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 1.824 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.409 MG | 0.232 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 45 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both fennel and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 727% more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than fennel - fennel has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both fennel and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 47% more potassium than fennel - fennel has 414mg 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 fennel per 100 grams, however, fennel contains more quercetin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.5 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 45.25 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.23 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, thyme has more beta-carotene than fennel per 100 grams, however, fennel contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2851 UG | 578 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 607 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both thyme and fennel contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Thyme | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.085 G | 0.169 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.169 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does fennel or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and fennel has 70% less calories than thyme - fennel has 31 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does fennel or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fennel has 70% fewer carbohydrates than thyme - fennel has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does fennel or thyme contain more calcium?
Both fennel and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 730% more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does fennel or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than fennel - fennel has 0.73mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does fennel or thyme contain more potassium?
Both fennel and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 50% more potassium than fennel - fennel has 414mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.