Strawberries vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and thyme:
- Both strawberries and thyme are high in Vitamin C.
- Strawberry has 69% less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Thyme has more beta-carotene than strawberry, however, strawberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme.
- Thyme has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and strawberry has 68% less calories than thyme - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to thyme per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for thyme, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 100% |
| Fat | 8% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberry has 69% less carbohydrates than thyme - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Thyme is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 600% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than strawberry - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 730% more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and thyme are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both strawberries and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 172% more Vitamin C than strawberry - strawberry has 58.8mg 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 237 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug 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. Both strawberries and thyme contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Strawberries | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Thyme is an excellent source of calcium and it has 24 times more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 41 times more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Thyme is an excellent source of potassium and it has 298% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg 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, strawberry has more kaempferol and quercetin than thyme per 100 grams, however, thyme contains more apigenin and luteolin than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.11 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 strawberry per 100 grams, however, strawberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 2851 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.447 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both strawberries and thyme contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Strawberries | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.085 G |
| Total | 0.09 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does strawberries or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and strawberry has 70% less calories than thyme - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does strawberries or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberry has 70% fewer carbohydrates than thyme - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does strawberries or thyme contain more calcium?
Thyme is a rich source of calcium and it has 24 times more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does strawberries or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 41 times more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does strawberries or thyme contain more potassium?
Thyme is a rich source of potassium and it has 300% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.