Thyme vs. Maple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Thyme and Maple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
thyme
versus
maple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in thyme and maple syrup:
- Both maple syrup and thyme are high in calcium, calories and potassium.
- Maple syrup has more riboflavin, however, thyme contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both maple syrup and thyme are high in calories. Maple syrup has 157% more calories than thyme - maple syrup has 260 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, thyme is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to maple syrup per calorie. Thyme has a macronutrient ratio of 17:72:11 and for maple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Thyme | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 100% |
| Fat | 11% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 64% less carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g 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 maple syrup - thyme has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Maple syrup is high in sugar and thyme has less sugar than maple syrup - maple syrup has 60.5g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 138 times more protein than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.04g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both maple syrup and thyme are low in saturated fat - maple syrup 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 maple syrup - thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than maple syrup - thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maple syrup has more riboflavin, however, thyme contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both thyme and maple syrup contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Thyme | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.048 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.471 MG | 1.27 MG |
| Niacin | 1.824 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.409 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Folate | 45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both maple syrup and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 297% more calcium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 157 times more iron than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both maple syrup and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 187% more potassium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 212mg 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 maple syrup per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.085 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) .
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FAQ
Does maple syrup or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Both maple syrup and thyme are high in calories. Maple syrup has 160% more calories than thyme - maple syrup has 260 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does maple syrup or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 60% fewer carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does maple syrup or thyme contain more calcium?
Both maple syrup and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 300% more calcium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does maple syrup or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 157 times more iron than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does maple syrup or thyme contain more potassium?
Both maple syrup and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 190% more potassium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.