Thyme vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Thyme and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
thyme
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in thyme and broccoli:
- Both broccoli and thyme are high in Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Broccoli has 73% less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K.
- Thyme has more beta-carotene than broccoli, however, broccoli contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme.
- Thyme has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and broccoli has 66% less calories than thyme - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, thyme is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Thyme has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Thyme | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 65% |
| Fat | ~ | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli has 73% less carbohydrates than thyme - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both broccoli and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Thyme has 438% more dietary fiber than broccoli - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than broccoli - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 97% more protein than broccoli - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and thyme are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both broccoli and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 79% more Vitamin C than broccoli - broccoli has 89.2mg 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 668% more Vitamin A than broccoli - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Broccoli has more Vitamin E than thyme - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than thyme - broccoli has 101.6ug 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 thyme and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Thyme | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.048 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.471 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 1.824 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.409 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 45 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both broccoli and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 762% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both broccoli and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 93% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg 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, thyme has more apigenin and luteolin than broccoli per 100 grams, however, broccoli contains more kaempferol and quercetin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.5 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 45.25 mg | 0.8 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 7.84 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.06 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 3.26 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 broccoli per 100 grams, however, broccoli contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2851 UG | 361 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1403 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.447 G | 0.0215 G |
| Total | 0.447 G | 0.0215 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both thyme and broccoli contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Thyme | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.085 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.055 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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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does broccoli or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and broccoli has 70% less calories than thyme - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does broccoli or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli has 70% fewer carbohydrates than thyme - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or thyme contain more calcium?
Both broccoli and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 760% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does broccoli or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does broccoli or thyme contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 90% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.