Thyme vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Thyme and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
thyme
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in thyme and chili pepper:
- Both chili pepper and thyme are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Chili pepper has 61% less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Thyme has more beta-carotene than chili pepper, however, chili pepper contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme.
- Thyme has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and chili pepper has 60% less calories than thyme - chili pepper has 40 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 chili pepper per calorie. Thyme has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Thyme | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 79% |
| Fat | ~ | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper has 61% less carbohydrates than thyme - chili pepper has 9.5g 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 833% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than chili pepper - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 178% more protein than chili pepper - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chili pepper and thyme are low in saturated fat - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both chili pepper and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 51% more Vitamin C than thyme - chili pepper has 242.5mg 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 303% more Vitamin A than chili pepper - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper has more Vitamin E than thyme - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than thyme - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both thyme and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Thyme | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.048 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.471 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 1.824 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.409 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 45 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Thyme is an excellent source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both chili pepper and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 79% more potassium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 340mg 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 luteolin than chili pepper per 100 grams, however, chili pepper contains more myricetin and quercetin than thyme per 100 grams. Both thyme and chili pepper contain significant amounts of apigenin.
| Thyme | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.5 mg | 1.4 mg |
| luteolin | 45.25 mg | 3.87 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 1.2 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 14.7 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 chili pepper per 100 grams, however, chili pepper contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2851 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.447 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.447 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both thyme and chili pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Thyme | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.085 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.104 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: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chili pepper or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and chili pepper has 60% less calories than thyme - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does chili pepper or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper has 60% fewer carbohydrates than thyme - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or thyme contain more calcium?
Thyme is a rich source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does chili pepper or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does chili pepper or thyme contain more potassium?
Both chili pepper and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 80% more potassium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.