Tangerine vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Tangerine and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tangerine
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tangerine and thyme:
- Both tangerine and thyme are high in Vitamin C.
- Thyme has more beta-carotene than tangerine, however, tangerine contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin 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: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and tangerine has 48% less calories than thyme - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tangerine is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to thyme per calorie. Tangerine has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:5 and for thyme, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tangerine | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 100% |
| Fat | 5% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tangerine has 45% less carbohydrates than thyme - tangerine has 13.3g 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 678% more dietary fiber than tangerine - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than tangerine - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 586% more protein than tangerine - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and thyme are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both tangerine and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 500% more Vitamin C than tangerine - tangerine has 26.7mg 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 600% more Vitamin A than tangerine - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and thyme contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg 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 tangerine and thyme contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Tangerine | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 0.376 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.216 MG | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Thyme is an excellent source of calcium and it has 995% more calcium than tangerine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 115 times more iron than tangerine - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Thyme is an excellent source of potassium and it has 267% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg 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, thyme has more beta-carotene than tangerine per 100 grams, however, tangerine contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 155 UG | 2851 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 101 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 138 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.018 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 0.018 G | 0.447 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both tangerine and thyme contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Tangerine | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.085 G |
| Total | 0.048 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.
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FAQ
Does tangerine or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and tangerine has 50% less calories than thyme - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does tangerine or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine has 50% fewer carbohydrates than thyme - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does tangerine or thyme contain more calcium?
Thyme is a rich source of calcium and it has 1000% more calcium than tangerine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does tangerine or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 115 times more iron than tangerine - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does tangerine or thyme contain more potassium?
Thyme is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.