Thyme vs. Iceberg Lettuce
Nutrition comparison of Thyme and Iceberg Lettuce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
thyme
versus
iceberg lettuce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in thyme and iceberg lettuce:
- Iceberg lettuce has signficantly less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Thyme has more beta-carotene than iceberg lettuce, however, iceberg lettuce contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme.
- Thyme has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Iceberg Lettuce (Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and iceberg lettuce has 86% less calories than thyme - iceberg lettuce has 14 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 iceberg lettuce per calorie. Thyme has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for iceberg lettuce, 21:72:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Thyme | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 72% |
| Fat | ~ | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Iceberg lettuce has signficantly less carbohydrates than thyme - iceberg lettuce has 3g 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 10 times more dietary fiber than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 518% more protein than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both iceberg lettuce and thyme are low in saturated fat - iceberg lettuce has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 56 times more Vitamin C than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 2.8mg 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 852% more Vitamin A than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 25ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Iceberg lettuce and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - iceberg lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Iceberg lettuce has more Vitamin K than thyme - iceberg lettuce has 24.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both thyme and iceberg lettuce contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Thyme | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.048 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.471 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Niacin | 1.824 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.409 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Folate | 45 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Thyme is an excellent source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 41 times more iron than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Thyme is an excellent source of potassium and it has 332% more potassium than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 141mg 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 iceberg lettuce per 100 grams, however, iceberg lettuce contains more quercetin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.5 mg | 0.13 mg |
| luteolin | 45.25 mg | 0.03 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.15 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.06 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 1.42 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 iceberg lettuce per 100 grams, however, iceberg lettuce contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2851 UG | 299 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 277 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than iceberg lettuce per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.447 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.447 G | 0.052 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, thyme has more linoleic acid than iceberg lettuce per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.085 G | 0.021 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.021 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 Iceberg Lettuce (Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw) .
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FAQ
Does iceberg lettuce or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and iceberg lettuce has 90% less calories than thyme - iceberg lettuce has 14 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does iceberg lettuce or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, iceberg lettuce has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than thyme - iceberg lettuce has 3g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does iceberg lettuce or thyme contain more calcium?
Thyme is a rich source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does iceberg lettuce or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 41 times more iron than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does iceberg lettuce or thyme contain more potassium?
Thyme is a rich source of potassium and it has 330% more potassium than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 141mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.