Thyme vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Thyme and Red Bell Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
thyme
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in thyme and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and thyme are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper has 75% less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Thyme has more riboflavin.
- Thyme is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and red bell pepper has 74% less calories than thyme - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, thyme is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to red bell pepper for fat. Thyme has a macronutrient ratio of 17:72:11 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Thyme | Red Bell Pepper | |
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| Protein | 17% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 78% |
| Fat | 11% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper has 75% less carbohydrates than thyme - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both red bell pepper and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Thyme has 567% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 462% more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both red bell pepper and thyme are low in saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both red bell pepper and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 25% more Vitamin C than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both red bell pepper and thyme are high in Vitamin A. Thyme has 52% more Vitamin A than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has more Vitamin E than thyme - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more riboflavin. Both thyme and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Thyme | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.048 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.471 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 1.824 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.409 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 45 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Thyme is an excellent source of calcium and it has 56 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 39 times more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both red bell pepper and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 189% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg 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, thyme has more apigenin and luteolin than red bell pepper per 100 grams, however, red bell pepper contains more quercetin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.5 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 45.25 mg | 0.61 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.02 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.23 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, both thyme and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Thyme | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2851 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.447 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.447 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both thyme and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Thyme | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.085 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.1 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and red bell pepper has 70% less calories than thyme - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does red bell pepper or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper has 80% fewer carbohydrates than thyme - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does red bell pepper or thyme contain more calcium?
Thyme is a rich source of calcium and it has 56 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does red bell pepper or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 39 times more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does red bell pepper or thyme contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 190% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.