Raspberries vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Raspberries and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raspberries
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raspberries and thyme:
- Both raspberries and thyme are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Raspberry has 51% less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Thyme has more beta-carotene than raspberry, however, raspberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme.
- Thyme has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and raspberry has 49% less calories than thyme - raspberry has 52 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raspberries is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to thyme for fat. Raspberries has a macronutrient ratio of 8:81:11 and for thyme, 17:72:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raspberries | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 81% | 72% |
| Fat | 11% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raspberry has 51% less carbohydrates than thyme - raspberry has 11.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both raspberries and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Thyme has 115% more dietary fiber than raspberry - raspberry has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than raspberry - raspberry has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 363% more protein than raspberry - raspberry has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both raspberries and thyme are low in saturated fat - raspberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both raspberries and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 511% more Vitamin C than raspberry - raspberry has 26.2mg 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 raspberry - raspberry has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Raspberry has more Vitamin E than thyme - raspberry has 0.87mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Raspberry has more Vitamin K than thyme - raspberry has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both raspberries and thyme contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Raspberries | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.032 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.038 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 0.598 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.329 MG | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Thyme is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than raspberry - raspberry has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 24 times more iron than raspberry - raspberry has 0.69mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Thyme is an excellent source of potassium and it has 303% more potassium than raspberry - raspberry has 151mg 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, raspberry has more quercetin than thyme per 100 grams, however, thyme contains more apigenin and luteolin than raspberry per 100 grams.
| Raspberries | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.06 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.05 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 2.5 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 45.25 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 raspberry per 100 grams, however, raspberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Raspberries | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 12 UG | 2851 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 136 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than raspberry per 100 grams.
| Raspberries | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.126 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 0.126 G | 0.447 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raspberry has more linoleic acid than thyme per 100 grams.
| Raspberries | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.249 G | 0.085 G |
| Total | 0.249 G | 0.085 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does raspberries or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and raspberry has 50% less calories than thyme - raspberry has 52 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does raspberries or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raspberry has 50% fewer carbohydrates than thyme - raspberry has 11.9g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does raspberries or thyme contain more calcium?
Thyme is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than raspberry - raspberry has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does raspberries or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 24 times more iron than raspberry - raspberry has 0.69mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does raspberries or thyme contain more potassium?
Thyme is a rich source of potassium and it has 300% more potassium than raspberry - raspberry has 151mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.