Grapefruit vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and thyme:
- Both thyme and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C.
- Grapefruit has 56% less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Thyme has more beta-carotene than grapefruit, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than thyme.
- Thyme has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and grapefruit has 58% less calories than thyme - thyme has 101 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to thyme for fat. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for thyme, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 100% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Grapefruit has 56% less carbohydrates than thyme - thyme has 24.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Thyme is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 775% more dietary fiber than grapefruit - thyme has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than grapefruit - grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 622% more protein than grapefruit - thyme has 5.6g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both thyme and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both thyme and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 413% more Vitamin C than grapefruit - thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 310% more Vitamin A than grapefruit - thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Grapefruit and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both grapefruit and thyme contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Grapefruit | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Thyme is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than grapefruit - thyme has 405mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 217 times more iron than grapefruit - thyme has 17.5mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Thyme is an excellent source of potassium and it has 351% more potassium than grapefruit - thyme has 609mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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 and apigenin than grapefruit per 100 grams, however, grapefruit contains more quercetin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.6 mg | 45.25 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.33 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 2.5 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 grapefruit per 100 grams, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than thyme per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 2851 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.447 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, thyme has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does thyme or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and grapefruit has 60% less calories than thyme - thyme has 101 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does thyme or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, grapefruit has 60% fewer carbohydrates than thyme - thyme has 24.5g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
Does thyme or grapefruit contain more calcium?
Thyme is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than grapefruit - thyme has 405mg of calcium in 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
Does thyme or grapefruit contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 217 times more iron than grapefruit - thyme has 17.5mg of iron in 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
Does thyme or grapefruit contain more potassium?
Thyme is a rich source of potassium and it has 350% more potassium than grapefruit - thyme has 609mg of potassium in 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.