Calories in Thyme, fresh
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Thyme, fresh contains 101 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tsp (0.8 g) provides about 1 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 16% from protein and 11% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in spices and herbs on FoodFactly, where the median is 285 kcal per 100 g across 63 foods.
100 g provides 178% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 97% of the Daily Value for iron and 75% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 101 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 1.7 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.47 g | 2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 9 mg | 0.4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 24.5 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 14 g | 50% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 5.6 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A M | 238 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin C ? | 160 mg | 178% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.048 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.47 mg | 36% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.8 mg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.41 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.35 mg | 20% |
| Folate (B9) C | 45 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 405 mg | 31% |
| Iron ? | 17.5 mg | 97% |
| Magnesium ? | 160 mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus ? | 106 mg | 8% |
| Potassium ? | 609 mg | 13% |
| Zinc ? | 1.8 mg | 16% |
| Copper ? | 0.56 mg | 62% |
| Manganese ? | 1.7 mg | 75% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 16%
- Carbohydrates 72%
- Fat 11%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein5.6 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber14 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Fat1.7 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.47 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium9 mgin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.081 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.53 g |
Amino acids (6)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.15 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.29 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.26 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.13 g |
| Valine ? | 0.31 g |
Individual fatty acids (9)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.085 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.041 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.021 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.039 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.026 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.29 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.047 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.081 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.45 g |
Carotenoids (3)
| Beta-carotene M | 2,851 µg |
|---|---|
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 65.1 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 3.2 g |
| Energy ? | 423 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 4,751 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 45 µg |
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary, fresh Raw | 131 | 3.3 g | 20.7 g | 5.9 g |
| Peppermint, fresh Raw | 70 | 3.8 g | 14.9 g | 0.94 g |
| Spearmint, fresh Raw | 44 | 3.3 g | 8.4 g | 0.73 g |
| Mustard | 69 | 4.3 g | 5.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Mustard, prepared, yellow | 61 | 4.3 g | 5.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Garlic, cooked Cooked | 142 | 6.6 g | 28 g | 0.38 g |
| Dill weed, fresh Raw | 43 | 3.5 g | 7 g | 1.1 g |
| Peppers, hot, raw Raw | 34 | 1.4 g | 7.7 g | 0.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw thyme?
100 g of raw thyme has 101 kcal. 1 tsp (0.8 g): about 1 kcal. 0.5 tsp (0.4 g): about 0 kcal.
How much protein is in raw thyme?
Raw thyme contains 5.6 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.044 g in 1 tsp (0.8 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spices and herbs, that is below the median (median 9.6 g).
How many carbs are in raw thyme?
Raw thyme has 24.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 14 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw thyme?
Raw thyme contains 1.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.47 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw thyme contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (178% DV), iron (97% DV), manganese (75% DV), copper (62% DV) and magnesium (38% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw thyme?
100 g contains 9 mg of sodium, 0.4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173470. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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