Calories in
thyme, fresh
101 kcal per 100 g Thyme, fresh contains 101 calories per 100 grams, or about 1 calories per tsp. Per 100 g it provides 5.6 g protein, 24.5 g carbohydrate and 1.7 g fat.
By calories that splits 72% carbohydrate, 16% protein, 11% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 0.8 g | 1 | 0.0 g | 0.2 g | 0.0 g |
| 0.5 tsp | 0.4 g | 0 | 0.0 g | 0.1 g | 0.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per tsp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per tsp |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 101 kcal | 1 kcal |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 0.0 g |
| Total fat | 1.7 g | 0.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 24.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Fibre | 14.0 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 9.0 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Potassium | 609.0 mg | 4.9 mg |
| Calcium | 405.0 mg | 3.2 mg |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 160.1 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 238.0 µg | 1.9 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 65.1 g | 0.5 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 173470). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How thyme, fresh compares
Among the 15 spices and herbs items on this site, thyme, fresh ranks 9 of 15 by calorie density, against a category average of 167 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 40% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 5.5 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one tsp (1 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 0 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in thyme, fresh?
Thyme, fresh contains 101 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 1 calories per tsp. It also provides 5.6 g of protein, 24.5 g of carbohydrate and 1.7 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of thyme, fresh?
By calories, thyme, fresh is roughly 72% carbohydrate, 16% protein and 11% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a tsp?
About 0 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the thyme, fresh I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within spices and herbs.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Thyme, fresh". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.