Thyme (fresh) nutrition facts
Thymus vulgaris
100 grams of thyme, fresh contain 101 calories, 5.6 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrates and 1.7 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (178% DV), iron (97% DV), manganese (75% DV) and copper (62% DV). Most of its calories (72%) come from carbs. It is high in fiber.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin C178%
- Iron97%
- Manganese75%
- Copper62%
- Dietary fiber50%
- Magnesium38%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 238 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 160 mg | 178% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.47 mg | 36% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.82 mg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.41 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 mg | 20% |
| Folate | 45 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 405 mg | 31% |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% |
| Potassium | 609 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 160 mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 106 mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.81 mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.56 mg | 62% |
| Manganese | 1.72 mg | 75% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.47 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.08 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.53 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 65.1 g | - |
How it compares to other spices and herbs
| Per 100 g | Thyme (fresh) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 101 | 249 | -60% |
| Protein | 5.56 g | 10.1 g | -45% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.4 g | 44 g | -45% |
| Total fat | 1.68 g | 8.37 g | -80% |
| Dietary fiber | 14 g | 19.3 g | -27% |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 1237 mg | -99% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 173470. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.