16 Complete Protein Pairings with Thyme

Summary:

  • Thyme contains a moderate amount of protein - about 0 grams per tsp.
  • However, thyme provides only 4 of the 9 essential amino acids sufficiently - it is a little low on leucine and lysine it contains no histidine, methionine or phenylalanine.[1]
  • Thyme pairs well with carrots, chia seeds, hedge mustard seeds, pumpkin seeds or dijon mustard to create a complete protein profile. [2] More thyme pairings and detailed analysis below.

A complete protein is a protein source that "contains adequate proportions of the nine essential amino acids" that our body can not produce on its own.

World Health Organization [2], National Academy Press [3]

We analyzed the amino acid composition of thyme, and found both vegan and vegetarian pairings with thyme that creates a complete protein profile. Read on to discover new combinations of foods to enjoy!

Details on how we calculate complete protein profiles.

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Amount of Protein in Thyme

A decent source of supplementary protein, a single teaspoon of thyme contains 0 grams of protein, or about 0% of recommended daily values. [1]

To get the adequate amount of protein with thyme alone, you will need 1124 teaspoons of thyme (900 grams) for an average female, or 1349 teaspoons of thyme for males. [4] That's about 908 calories.

Full nutritional profile for thyme
USDA Source: Thyme, fresh

Macronutrients in 1 tsp (0.8g) of thyme:

% of RDV Amount
Calories
0% 1 kCal
Carbohydrates
0% -
Total fat
0% 0 grams
Protein
0.1% 0 grams

Essential Amino Acids in Thyme

Proportionally, thyme does contain abundant amounts of 4 out of the nine essential amino acids. However, thyme is a little short on leucine and lysine and it does not contain any histidine, methionine nor phenylalanine.[1]

The amount of each essential amino acid in 1 tsp (0.8g) of thyme:

Amino Acid % of RDV [2] Amount [1] Complete /
Adequate
Protein
0.1% 0.044g
Histidine
0% -
Isoleucine
0.3% 0.002g
Leucine
0.1% 0.002g
Lysine
0.1% 0.001g
Methionine
0% -
Phenylalanine
0% -
Threonine
0.1% 0.001g
Tryptophan
0.4% 0.001g
Valine
0.2% 0.002g

More Complete Protein with Thyme

Top vegan pairings with thyme include:
  1. Carrots
  2. Chia Seeds
  3. Hedge Mustard Seeds
  4. Pumpkin Seeds
  5. Dijon Mustard
  6. Crimini Mushroom
  7. Yellow Mustard
  8. Lotus Seeds
  9. Pistachio
  10. Avocado
  11. Cashews
Although dairy and eggs are generally considered complete proteins, some types of vegetarian food pair more efficiently with thyme. These include:
  1. Sour Cream
  2. Caramel
  3. Yogurt
  4. Mayonnaise

Vegan 1. Carrots and Thyme


image of carrots
image of thyme

Low in protein, carrot is high in histidine, methionine, phenylalanine, leucine and lysine, which is complementary to thyme.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of thyme (8g) and 2 carrots (141g) creates a complete protein profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 18:1 of carrot to thyme will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for carrots
USDA Source: Carrots, raw

Table of amino acids of 10 tsp thyme and 2 large carrots :
Amino Acid % of RDV [2] Amount [5] Complete /
Adequate
Protein
3.5% 1.8g
Histidine
8.9% 0.06g
Isoleucine
15.2% 0.13g
Leucine
8.7% 0.16g
Lysine
8.9% 0.15g
Methionine
3.3% 0.03g
Phenylalanine
5.8% 0.09g
Threonine
31.2% 0.28g
Tryptophan
10% 0.03g
Valine
11.3% 0.12g

Vegan 2. Chia Seeds and Thyme


image of chia seeds
image of thyme

Chia seed is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in histidine, methionine, phenylalanine, leucine and lysine, complementing the profile of thyme.

For example, 10 teaspoons of thyme (8g) and 0.2 ounce of chia seeds (4g) make a complete amino acids profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 0.6:1 of chia seed to thyme will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for chia seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, chia seeds, dried

Table of amino acids of 10 tsp thyme and 0.2 oz chia seeds :
Amino Acid % of RDV [2] Amount [6] Complete /
Adequate
Protein
2.4% 1.2g
Histidine
3.8% 0.02g
Isoleucine
6.8% 0.06g
Leucine
4.3% 0.08g
Lysine
3.1% 0.05g
Methionine
3.1% 0.03g
Phenylalanine
3% 0.05g
Threonine
4.9% 0.04g
Tryptophan
11% 0.03g
Valine
6.2% 0.07g

Vegan 3. Hedge Mustard Seeds and Thyme


image of hedge mustard seeds
image of thyme

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, hedge mustard seed is high in histidine, methionine, phenylalanine, leucine and lysine, which is complementary to thyme.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of thyme (8g) and 1.3 tablespoons of hedge mustard seeds (6g) creates a complete protein profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 0.8:1 of hedge mustard seed to thyme will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for hedge mustard seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried

Table of amino acids of 10 tsp thyme and 1.3 tbsp hedge mustard seeds :
Amino Acid % of RDV [2] Amount [7] Complete /
Adequate
Protein
2.4% 1.2g
Histidine
3.2% 0.02g
Isoleucine
7.3% 0.06g
Leucine
5.1% 0.1g
Lysine
3.5% 0.06g
Methionine
2.2% 0.02g
Phenylalanine
2.4% 0.04g
Threonine
6.1% 0.05g
Tryptophan
9.8% 0.03g
Valine
6.3% 0.07g

Vegan 4. Pumpkin Seeds and Thyme


image of pumpkin seeds
image of thyme

Pumpkin seed is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in histidine, methionine, phenylalanine, leucine and lysine, complementing the profile of thyme.

For example, 10 teaspoons of thyme (8g) and 1.5 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds (6g) make a complete amino acids profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 0.7:1 of pumpkin seed to thyme will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for pumpkin seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt

Table of amino acids of 10 tsp thyme and 1.5 tbsp pumpkin seeds :
Amino Acid % of RDV [2] Amount [8] Complete /
Adequate
Protein
3.1% 1.6g
Histidine
4.9% 0.03g
Isoleucine
9.3% 0.08g
Leucine
6.1% 0.11g
Lysine
5.4% 0.09g
Methionine
2.9% 0.02g
Phenylalanine
3.7% 0.06g
Threonine
5.9% 0.05g
Tryptophan
11% 0.03g
Valine
10.5% 0.11g

Vegan 5. Dijon Mustard and Thyme


image of dijon mustard
image of thyme

A great source of protein, dijon mustard is high in histidine, methionine, phenylalanine, leucine and lysine, which is complementary to thyme.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of thyme (8g) and 1.8 tablespoons of dijon mustard (11g) creates a complete protein profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 1.4:1 of dijon mustard to thyme will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for dijon mustard
USDA Source: Spices, mustard seed, ground

Table of amino acids of 10 tsp thyme and 1.8 tbsp dijon mustard :
Amino Acid % of RDV [2] Amount [9] Complete /
Adequate
Protein
6.6% 3.3g
Histidine
15.4% 0.1g
Isoleucine
17.8% 0.15g
Leucine
13.2% 0.25g
Lysine
12.5% 0.21g
Methionine
6.2% 0.05g
Phenylalanine
8.7% 0.13g
Threonine
11.6% 0.1g
Tryptophan
14.3% 0.04g
Valine
17.7% 0.19g

Vegan 6. Crimini Mushroom and Thyme


image of crimini mushroom
image of thyme

Crimini mushroom is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in histidine, methionine, phenylalanine, leucine and lysine, complementing the profile of thyme.

For example, 10 teaspoons of thyme (8g) and 1.1 cups of crimini mushroom (97g) make a complete amino acids profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 12:1 of crimini mushroom to thyme will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for crimini mushroom
USDA Source: Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw

Table of amino acids of 10 tsp thyme and 1.1 cup crimini mushroom :
Amino Acid % of RDV [2] Amount [10] Complete /
Adequate
Protein
5.7% 2.9g
Histidine
10.3% 0.07g
Isoleucine
13.8% 0.12g
Leucine
9% 0.17g
Lysine
14.9% 0.25g
Methionine
5.4% 0.05g
Phenylalanine
6.3% 0.09g
Threonine
13.6% 0.12g
Tryptophan
24.4% 0.06g
Valine
12.6% 0.14g

Vegan 7. Yellow Mustard and Thyme


image of yellow mustard
image of thyme

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, yellow mustard is high in histidine, methionine, phenylalanine, leucine and lysine, which is complementary to thyme.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of thyme (8g) and 3 tablespoons of yellow mustard (45g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:6 to 1:0.18 for thyme to yellow mustard by weight.

Full nutritional profile for yellow mustard
USDA Source: Mustard, prepared, yellow

Table of amino acids of 10 tsp thyme and 3 tbsp yellow mustard :
Amino Acid % of RDV [2] Amount [11] Complete /
Adequate
Protein
4.2% 2.1g
Histidine
8.4% 0.05g
Isoleucine
10.2% 0.09g
Leucine
8% 0.15g
Lysine
7.5% 0.13g
Methionine
3.9% 0.03g
Phenylalanine
4.8% 0.07g
Threonine
9.7% 0.09g
Tryptophan
5.1% 0.01g
Valine
10.1% 0.11g

Vegan 8. Lotus Seeds and Thyme


image of lotus seeds
image of thyme

Lotus seed is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in histidine, methionine, phenylalanine, leucine and lysine, complementing the profile of thyme.

For example, 10 teaspoons of thyme (8g) and 1.1 cups of lotus seeds (36g) make a complete amino acids profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 4:1 of lotus seed to thyme will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for lotus seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, lotus seeds, dried

Table of amino acids of 10 tsp thyme and 1.1 cup lotus seeds :
Amino Acid % of RDV [2] Amount [12] Complete /
Adequate
Protein
11.9% 6g
Histidine
24.5% 0.15g
Isoleucine
34.5% 0.3g
Leucine
24.2% 0.46g
Lysine
21.3% 0.36g
Methionine
11.1% 0.1g
Phenylalanine
18.5% 0.28g
Threonine
31.2% 0.28g
Tryptophan
33.9% 0.09g
Valine
35.2% 0.38g

Vegan 9. Pistachio and Thyme


image of pistachio
image of thyme

A great source of protein, pistachio is high in histidine, methionine, phenylalanine, leucine and lysine, which is complementary to thyme.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of thyme (8g) and 2.5 tablespoons of pistachio (19g) creates a complete protein profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 2.4:1 of pistachio to thyme will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for pistachio
USDA Source: Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added

Table of amino acids of 10 tsp thyme and 2.5 tbsp pistachio :
Amino Acid % of RDV [2] Amount [13] Complete /
Adequate
Protein
8.9% 4.4g
Histidine
16.1% 0.1g
Isoleucine
23.8% 0.2g
Leucine
17.9% 0.34g
Lysine
13.8% 0.24g
Methionine
8.3% 0.07g
Phenylalanine
14.5% 0.22g
Threonine
16.4% 0.15g
Tryptophan
22.6% 0.06g
Valine
25.2% 0.27g

Vegan 10. Avocado and Thyme


image of avocado
image of thyme

Avocado is low in protein, and is high in histidine, methionine, phenylalanine, leucine and lysine, complementing the profile of thyme.

For example, 10 teaspoons of thyme (8g) and 0.9 avocado (126g) make a complete amino acids profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 16:1 of avocado to thyme will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for avocado
USDA Source: Avocados, raw, California

Table of amino acids of 10 tsp thyme and 0.9 fruit avocado :
Amino Acid % of RDV [2] Amount [14] Complete /
Adequate
Protein
5.8% 2.9g
Histidine
9.6% 0.06g
Isoleucine
14.8% 0.13g
Leucine
10.5% 0.2g
Lysine
10.1% 0.17g
Methionine
5.4% 0.05g
Phenylalanine
8.1% 0.12g
Threonine
11.5% 0.1g
Tryptophan
15.7% 0.04g
Valine
14.6% 0.16g

Vegan 11. Cashews and Thyme


image of cashews
image of thyme

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, cashew is high in histidine, methionine, phenylalanine, leucine and lysine, which is complementary to thyme.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of thyme (8g) and 0.4 ounce of cashews (10g) creates a complete protein profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 1.3:1 of cashew to thyme will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for cashews
USDA Source: Nuts, cashew nuts, raw

Table of amino acids of 10 tsp thyme and 0.4 oz cashews :
Amino Acid % of RDV [2] Amount [15] Complete /
Adequate
Protein
4.6% 2.3g
Histidine
7.3% 0.05g
Isoleucine
11.9% 0.1g
Leucine
9% 0.17g
Lysine
6.1% 0.1g
Methionine
4.3% 0.04g
Phenylalanine
6.5% 0.1g
Threonine
9.1% 0.08g
Tryptophan
14.7% 0.04g
Valine
12.5% 0.14g

Vegetarian 12. Sour Cream and Thyme


image of sour cream
image of thyme

Sour cream is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in histidine, methionine, phenylalanine, leucine and lysine, complementing the profile of thyme.

For example, 10 teaspoons of thyme (8g) and 1.5 tablespoons of sour cream (18g) make a complete amino acids profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 2.3:1 of sour cream to thyme will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for sour cream
USDA Source: Cream, sour, cultured

Table of amino acids of 10 tsp thyme and 1.5 tbsp sour cream :
Amino Acid % of RDV [2] Amount [16] Complete /
Adequate
Protein
1.8% 0.9g
Histidine
2.7% 0.02g
Isoleucine
6.1% 0.05g
Leucine
4.2% 0.08g
Lysine
3.6% 0.06g
Methionine
1.7% 0.01g
Phenylalanine
1.9% 0.03g
Threonine
4.3% 0.04g
Tryptophan
6.5% 0.02g
Valine
5.6% 0.06g

Vegetarian 13. Caramel and Thyme


image of caramel
image of thyme

Low in protein, caramel is high in histidine, methionine, phenylalanine, leucine and lysine, which is complementary to thyme.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of thyme (8g) and 2 tablespoons of caramel (41g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:5 to 1:0.01 for thyme to caramel by weight.

Full nutritional profile for caramel
USDA Source: Toppings, butterscotch or caramel

Table of amino acids of 10 tsp thyme and 2 tbsp caramel :
Amino Acid % of RDV [2] Amount [17] Complete /
Adequate
Protein
1.9% 0.9g
Histidine
2.6% 0.02g
Isoleucine
6.9% 0.06g
Leucine
4.2% 0.08g
Lysine
3.4% 0.06g
Methionine
1.8% 0.02g
Phenylalanine
1.9% 0.03g
Threonine
4.4% 0.04g
Tryptophan
3.5% 0.01g
Valine
6% 0.06g

Vegetarian 14. Yogurt and Thyme


image of yogurt
image of thyme

Yogurt is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in histidine, methionine, phenylalanine, leucine and lysine, complementing the profile of thyme.

For example, 10 teaspoons of thyme (8g) and 1.3 tablespoons of yogurt (20g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:2.5 to 1:0.09 for thyme to yogurt by weight.

Full nutritional profile for yogurt
USDA Source: Yogurt, plain, whole milk

Table of amino acids of 10 tsp thyme and 1.3 tbsp yogurt :
Amino Acid % of RDV [2] Amount [18] Complete /
Adequate
Protein
2.3% 1.1g
Histidine
2.7% 0.02g
Isoleucine
7% 0.06g
Leucine
4.8% 0.09g
Lysine
4.2% 0.07g
Methionine
2.4% 0.02g
Phenylalanine
2.5% 0.04g
Threonine
4.5% 0.04g
Tryptophan
5% 0.01g
Valine
7.5% 0.08g

Vegetarian 15. Mayonnaise and Thyme


image of mayonnaise
image of thyme

Low in protein, mayonnaise is high in histidine, methionine, phenylalanine, leucine and lysine, which is complementary to thyme.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of thyme (8g) and 0.3 cup of mayonnaise (58g) creates a complete protein profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 7:1 of mayonnaise to thyme will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for mayonnaise
USDA Source: Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular

Table of amino acids of 10 tsp thyme and 0.3 cup mayonnaise :
Amino Acid % of RDV [2] Amount [19] Complete /
Adequate
Protein
2% 1g
Histidine
2.4% 0.02g
Isoleucine
7% 0.06g
Leucine
4% 0.08g
Lysine
3% 0.05g
Methionine
2.4% 0.02g
Phenylalanine
2.2% 0.03g
Threonine
4.9% 0.04g
Tryptophan
7.3% 0.02g
Valine
6.2% 0.07g


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