Mango vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Mango and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mango
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mango and thyme:
- Both mango and thyme are high in Vitamin C.
- Thyme has more beta-carotene than mango, however, mango contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme.
- Thyme has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mango (Mangos, raw) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and mango has 41% less calories than thyme - mango has 60 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mango is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to thyme per calorie. Mango has a macronutrient ratio of 5:90:5 and for thyme, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mango | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 100% |
| Fat | 5% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mango has 39% less carbohydrates than thyme - mango has 15g 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 775% more dietary fiber than mango - mango has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than mango - mango has 13.7g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 578% more protein than mango - mango has 0.82g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mango and thyme are low in saturated fat - mango has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both mango and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 340% more Vitamin C than mango - mango has 36.4mg 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 341% more Vitamin A than mango - mango has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Mango has more Vitamin E than thyme - mango has 0.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Mango and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mango has 4.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both mango and thyme contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Mango | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.028 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.038 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 0.669 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.197 MG | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Thyme is an excellent source of calcium and it has 35 times more calcium than mango - mango has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 108 times more iron than mango - mango has 0.16mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Thyme is an excellent source of potassium and it has 263% more potassium than mango - mango has 168mg 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,
| Mango | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.01 mg | 2.5 mg |
| luteolin | 0.02 mg | 45.25 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.05 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.06 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 mango per 100 grams, however, mango contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Mango | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 640 UG | 2851 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 9 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than mango per 100 grams.
| Mango | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.051 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 0.051 G | 0.447 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, thyme has more linoleic acid than mango per 100 grams.
| Mango | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.085 G |
| Total | 0.019 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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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does mango or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and mango has 40% less calories than thyme - mango has 60 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does mango or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mango has 40% fewer carbohydrates than thyme - mango has 15g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does mango or thyme contain more calcium?
Thyme is a rich source of calcium and it has 35 times more calcium than mango - mango has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does mango or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 108 times more iron than mango - mango has 0.16mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does mango or thyme contain more potassium?
Thyme is a rich source of potassium and it has 260% more potassium than mango - mango has 168mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.