Thyme vs. Romaine Lettuce
Nutrition comparison of Thyme and Romaine Lettuce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
thyme
versus
romaine lettuce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in thyme and romaine lettuce:
- Both romaine lettuce and thyme are high in Vitamin A, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Romaine lettuce has signficantly less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Romaine lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K.
- Thyme has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, romaine lettuce contains more folate.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Romaine Lettuce (Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and romaine lettuce has 83% less calories than thyme - romaine lettuce has 17 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, thyme is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to romaine lettuce per calorie. Thyme has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for romaine lettuce, 26:65:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Thyme | Romaine Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 65% |
| Fat | ~ | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Romaine lettuce has signficantly less carbohydrates than thyme - romaine lettuce has 3.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both romaine lettuce and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Thyme has 567% more dietary fiber than romaine lettuce - romaine lettuce has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than romaine lettuce - romaine lettuce has 1.2g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 352% more protein than romaine lettuce - romaine lettuce has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both romaine lettuce and thyme are low in saturated fat - romaine lettuce has 0.04g 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 39 times more Vitamin C than romaine lettuce - romaine lettuce has 4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both romaine lettuce and thyme are high in Vitamin A. Romaine lettuce has 83% more Vitamin A than thyme - romaine lettuce has 436ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Romaine lettuce and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - romaine lettuce has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Romaine lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than thyme - romaine lettuce has 102.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, romaine lettuce contains more folate. Both thyme and romaine lettuce contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Thyme | Romaine Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.048 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.471 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Niacin | 1.824 MG | 0.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.409 MG | 0.142 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348 MG | 0.074 MG |
| Folate | 45 UG | 136 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Thyme is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than romaine lettuce - romaine lettuce has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than romaine lettuce - romaine lettuce has 0.97mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both romaine lettuce and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 147% more potassium than romaine lettuce - romaine lettuce has 247mg 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 romaine lettuce per 100 grams, however, romaine lettuce contains more quercetin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Romaine Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.5 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 45.25 mg | 0.05 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.02 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 2.2 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 romaine lettuce contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Thyme | Romaine Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2851 UG | 5226 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 2312 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than romaine lettuce per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Romaine Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.447 G | 0.113 G |
| Total | 0.447 G | 0.113 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both thyme and romaine lettuce contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Thyme | Romaine Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.085 G | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.047 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Romaine Lettuce (Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw) .
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FAQ
Does romaine lettuce or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and romaine lettuce has 80% less calories than thyme - romaine lettuce has 17 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does romaine lettuce or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, romaine lettuce has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than thyme - romaine lettuce has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does romaine lettuce or thyme contain more calcium?
Thyme is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than romaine lettuce - romaine lettuce has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does romaine lettuce or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than romaine lettuce - romaine lettuce has 0.97mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does romaine lettuce or thyme contain more potassium?
Both romaine lettuce and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 150% more potassium than romaine lettuce - romaine lettuce has 247mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.