Oregano vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and thyme:
- Both oregano and thyme are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Oregano has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano is a great source of protein.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and Vitamin K.
- Thyme has 70% less saturated fat than oregano.
- Thyme has more beta-carotene than oregano, however, oregano contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both oregano and thyme are high in calories. Oregano has 162% more calories than thyme - oregano has 265 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oregano is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to thyme for fat. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 13:88:0 and for thyme, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oregano | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 65% less carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oregano and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 204% more dietary fiber than thyme - oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than oregano - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 62% more protein than thyme - oregano has 9g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Thyme has 70% less saturated fat than oregano - oregano has 1.6g 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 68 times more Vitamin C than oregano - oregano has 2.3mg 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 180% more Vitamin A than oregano - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than thyme - oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than thyme - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both oregano and thyme contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Oregano | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both oregano and thyme are high in calcium. Oregano has 294% more calcium than thyme - oregano has 1597mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Both oregano and thyme are high in iron. Oregano has 111% more iron than thyme - oregano has 36.8mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both oregano and thyme are high in potassium. Oregano has 107% more potassium than thyme - oregano has 1260mg 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 oregano per 100 grams, however, oregano contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1007 UG | 2851 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both oregano and thyme contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Oregano | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.621 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 0.621 G | 0.447 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than thyme per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.748 G | 0.085 G |
| Total | 0.748 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 oregano or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Both oregano and thyme are high in calories. Oregano has 160% more calories than thyme - oregano has 265 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does oregano or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 70% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does oregano or thyme contain more calcium?
Both oregano and thyme are high in calcium. Oregano has 290% more calcium than thyme - oregano has 1597mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does oregano or thyme contain more iron?
Both oregano and thyme are high in iron. Oregano has 110% more iron than thyme - oregano has 36.8mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does oregano or thyme contain more potassium?
Both oregano and thyme are high in potassium. Oregano has 110% more potassium than thyme - oregano has 1260mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.