Orange Juice vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Orange Juice and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange juice
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange juice and thyme:
- Both orange juice and thyme are high in Vitamin C.
- Orange juice has 57% less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Thyme has more beta-carotene than orange juice, however, orange juice contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme.
- Thyme has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and orange juice has 55% less calories than thyme - orange juice has 45 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange juice is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to thyme per calorie. Orange juice has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for thyme, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Juice | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 100% |
| Fat | 4% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange juice has 57% less carbohydrates than thyme - orange juice has 10.4g 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 69 times more dietary fiber than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than orange juice - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 694% more protein than orange juice - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange juice and thyme are low in saturated fat - orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both orange juice and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 220% more Vitamin C than orange juice - orange juice has 50mg 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 22 times more Vitamin A than orange juice - orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange juice and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Orange juice and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both orange juice and thyme contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Orange Juice | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Thyme is an excellent source of calcium and it has 35 times more calcium than orange juice - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 86 times more iron than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Thyme is an excellent source of potassium and it has 205% more potassium than orange juice - orange juice has 200mg 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, orange juice has more quercetin than thyme per 100 grams, however, thyme contains more apigenin and luteolin than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.05 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.25 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 orange juice per 100 grams, however, orange juice contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 33 UG | 2851 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 115 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.447 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, thyme has more linoleic acid than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.085 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does orange juice or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and orange juice has 60% less calories than thyme - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does orange juice or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange juice has 60% fewer carbohydrates than thyme - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does orange juice or thyme contain more calcium?
Thyme is a rich source of calcium and it has 35 times more calcium than orange juice - orange juice has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does orange juice or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 86 times more iron than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does orange juice or thyme contain more potassium?
Thyme is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than orange juice - orange juice has 200mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.