Pork vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Pork and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
pork
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pork and thyme:
- Both pork and thyme are high in calories and potassium.
- Pork has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, thyme contains more riboflavin and folate.
- Pork has signficantly less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Pork is an excellent source of protein.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pork and thyme are high in calories. Pork has 194% more calories than thyme - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pork is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to thyme per calorie. Pork has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:65 and for thyme, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pork | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 100% |
| Fat | 65% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pork has signficantly less carbohydrates than thyme - thyme has 24.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Thyme is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than pork - thyme has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 362% more protein than thyme - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and thyme has 94% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Thyme has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg 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 227 times more Vitamin C than pork - pork has 0.7mg 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 118 times more Vitamin A than pork - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Pork has more Vitamin D than thyme - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pork and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, thyme contains more riboflavin and folate. Both pork and thyme contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Pork | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.706 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.22 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 4.206 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.52 MG | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.391 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 45 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Thyme is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than pork - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both pork and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 68% more potassium than pork - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pork per 100 grams.
| Pork | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.07 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.447 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than thyme per 100 grams.
| Pork | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.64 G | 0.085 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.08 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.72 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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pork or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pork and thyme are high in calories. Pork has 190% more calories than thyme - pork has 297 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Is pork or thyme better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 360% more protein than thyme - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Does thyme or pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pork has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than thyme - thyme has 24.5g of carbs for 100g and pork has no carbs..
Does pork or thyme contain more calcium?
Thyme is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does pork or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than pork - pork has 1.3mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does pork or thyme contain more potassium?
Both pork and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 70% more potassium than pork - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.