Spices & herbs

Spices, thyme, dried

FDC 170938tsp, leaves (1 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 98 · +5 vs Spices & herbs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, thyme, dried ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 98 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 9 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (689% DV), an excellent source of calcium (145% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (132% DV). Most of its 276 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 9.1 g · 10%Carb 63.9 g · 71%Fat 7.4 g · 19%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories276 kcal14%
Total fat7.4 g10%
Saturated fat2.7 g14%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium55 mg2%
Carbohydrate64 g23%
Dietary fiber37 g132%
Sugars1.7 g
Protein9.1 g18%
Potassium814 mg17%
Calcium1890 mg145%
Iron124 mg689%
Magnesium220 mg52%
Vitamin C50 mg56%
Vitamin A190 µg21%
Vitamin E7.5 mg50%

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FDC 170938

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Iron689% DV
Calcium145% DV
Dietary fiber132% DV
Vitamin C56% DV
Magnesium52% DV
Vitamin E50% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density98 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g9.1 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g37 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g55 vs 35 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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