Nutmeg vs. Thyme

Nutrition comparison of Nutmeg and Thyme


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of nutmeg versus thyme (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nutmeg and thyme:

  • Both nutmeg and thyme are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Nutmeg has more thiamin, however, thyme contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of nutmeg and thyme is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both nutmeg and thyme are high in calories. Nutmeg has 420% more calories than thyme - nutmeg has 525 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, nutmeg is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to thyme per calorie. Nutmeg has a macronutrient ratio of 4:36:60 and for thyme, 17:72:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Nutmeg Thyme
Protein 4% 17%
Carbohydrates 36% 72%
Fat 60% 11%
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carbohydrates

Nutmeg is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 50% less carbohydrates than nutmeg - nutmeg has 49.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both nutmeg and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Nutmeg has 49% more dietary fiber than thyme - nutmeg has 20.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Thyme has less sugar than nutmeg - nutmeg has 3g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Nutmeg and thyme contain similar amounts of protein - nutmeg has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Nutmeg is high in saturated fat and thyme has 98% less saturated fat than nutmeg - nutmeg has 25.9g 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 52 times more Vitamin C than nutmeg - nutmeg has 3mg 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 46 times more Vitamin A than nutmeg - nutmeg has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.

The B Vitamins

Nutmeg has more thiamin, however, thyme contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both nutmeg and thyme contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.

Nutmeg Thyme
Thiamin 0.346 MG 0.048 MG
Riboflavin 0.057 MG 0.471 MG
Niacin 1.299 MG 1.824 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.409 MG
Vitamin B6 0.16 MG 0.348 MG
Folate 76 UG 45 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both nutmeg and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 120% more calcium than nutmeg - nutmeg has 184mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.

iron

Both nutmeg and thyme are high in iron. Thyme has 474% more iron than nutmeg - nutmeg has 3mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both nutmeg and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 74% more potassium than nutmeg - nutmeg has 350mg of potassium per 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

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,

Nutmeg Thyme
beta-carotene 28 UG 2851 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, nutmeg has more linoleic acid than thyme per 100 grams.

Nutmeg Thyme
linoleic acid 0.35 G 0.085 G
Total 0.35 G 0.085 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Nutmeg or Thyme .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) .

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FAQ

Does nutmeg or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both nutmeg and thyme are high in calories. Nutmeg has 420% more calories than thyme - nutmeg has 525 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.

Does nutmeg or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutmeg is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 50% fewer carbohydrates than nutmeg - nutmeg has 49.3g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.

Does nutmeg or thyme contain more calcium?
Both nutmeg and thyme are high in calcium. Thyme has 120% more calcium than nutmeg - nutmeg has 184mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.

Does nutmeg or thyme contain more iron?
Both nutmeg and thyme are high in iron. Thyme has 470% more iron than nutmeg - nutmeg has 3mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.

Does nutmeg or thyme contain more potassium?
Both nutmeg and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 70% more potassium than nutmeg - nutmeg has 350mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.