Basil, fresh vs Thyme, fresh
Side by side, per 100 g, from the same USDA reference data.
Thyme, fresh has more — 101 calories per 100 g against 23 for basil, fresh, a difference of 78 kcal (339% more). On protein it is Basil, fresh 3.2 g versus thyme, fresh 5.6 g per 100 g.
Nutrient by nutrient, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Basil, fresh | Thyme, fresh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal | 101 kcal | 78 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 5.6 g | 2.4 g |
| Total fat | 0.6 g | 1.7 g | 1.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.7 g | 24.5 g | 21.8 g |
| Fibre | 1.6 g | 14.0 g | 12.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | — g | — |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg | 9.0 mg | 5.0 mg |
| Potassium | 295.0 mg | 609.0 mg | 314.0 mg |
| Calcium | 177.0 mg | 405.0 mg | 228.0 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 17.5 mg | 14.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 18.0 mg | 160.1 mg | 142.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 264.0 µg | 238.0 µg | 26.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | equal |
| Water | 92.1 g | 65.1 g | 27.0 g |
Highlighted cells are the higher of the two. "Higher" is not automatically "better" — it depends entirely on what you are trying to do.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.