Thyme vs. Tumeric
Nutrition comparison of Thyme and Tumeric
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
thyme
versus
tumeric
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in thyme and tumeric:
- Both tumeric and thyme are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Thyme has 75% less saturated fat than tumeric.
- Thyme has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Tumeric is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both tumeric and thyme are high in calories. Tumeric has 209% more calories than thyme - tumeric has 312 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, thyme is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tumeric per calorie. Thyme has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for tumeric, 12:79:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Thyme | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 79% |
| Fat | ~ | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tumeric is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 64% less carbohydrates than tumeric - tumeric has 67.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both tumeric and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Tumeric has 62% more dietary fiber than thyme - tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than tumeric - tumeric has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Tumeric is a great source of protein and it has 74% more protein than thyme - tumeric has 9.7g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Thyme has 75% less saturated fat than tumeric - tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both tumeric and thyme are low in trans fat - tumeric has 0.06g of trans fat 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 tumeric - tumeric 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 more Vitamin A than tumeric - thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tumeric does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tumeric has more Vitamin E than thyme - tumeric has 4.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tumeric has more Vitamin K than thyme - tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both thyme and tumeric contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Thyme | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.048 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.471 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Niacin | 1.824 MG | 1.35 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.409 MG | 0.542 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348 MG | 0.107 MG |
| Folate | 45 UG | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both tumeric and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 141% more calcium than tumeric - tumeric has 168mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Both tumeric and thyme are high in iron. Tumeric has 215% more iron than thyme - tumeric has 55mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both tumeric and thyme are high in potassium. Tumeric has 242% more potassium than thyme - tumeric has 2080mg 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 tumeric per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.447 G | 0.084 G |
| Total | 0.447 G | 0.084 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tumeric has more linoleic acid than thyme per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.085 G | 0.672 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.081 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.753 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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FAQ
Does tumeric or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Both tumeric and thyme are high in calories. Tumeric has 210% more calories than thyme - tumeric has 312 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does tumeric or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tumeric is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 60% fewer carbohydrates than tumeric - tumeric has 67.1g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does tumeric or thyme contain more calcium?
Both tumeric and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 140% more calcium than tumeric - tumeric has 168mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does tumeric or thyme contain more iron?
Both tumeric and thyme are high in iron. Tumeric has 220% more iron than thyme - tumeric has 55mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does tumeric or thyme contain more potassium?
Both tumeric and thyme are high in potassium. Tumeric has 240% more potassium than thyme - tumeric has 2080mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.