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Thyme, fresh

Herbs 52 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Thyme, fresh provides 52 kcal (219 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of iron (20 mg) and calcium (310 mg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Herbs” category (“Vegetables” family) of the Swiss database.

Thyme, fresh

The essentials for 100 g

Protein1.5 g 3%
Fat1.2 g 2%
Carbohydrates7.3 g 3%
Dietary fibre3 g 10%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy52 kcal (219 kJ)C3%
Protein1.5 gA3%
Fat1.2 gA2%
of which saturated fat0.6 gA3%
of which polyunsaturated0.3 gAn/a
of which omega-3n/an/a
Carbohydrates7.3 gA3%
of which sugars7.2 gE8%
Dietary fibre3 gA10%
Water85 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gAn/a
Minerals
Calcium310 mgA39%
Iron20 mgA143%
Magnesium36 mgA10%
Phosphorus32 mgA5%
Potassium130 mgA7%
Sodium9 mgA0%
Zinc1 mgA10%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgA0%
Vitamin B120 µgA0%
Vitamin C0 mgA0%
Folate20 µgA10%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein3%
Fat2%
Carbohydrates3%
Dietary fibre10%
Iron143%
Calcium39%
Zinc10%
Folate10%
Magnesium10%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Basil, raw− 1.6 g+ 0.4 g+ 6 kcal
vs Rosemary, fresh+ 0.7 g− 1.3 g− 10 kcal
vs Sage, raw− 0.2 g− 0.9 g− 7 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Thyme, fresh?
100 g of Thyme, fresh provides 52 kcal, i.e. 219 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Thyme, fresh?
100 g provides 1.5 g of protein, i.e. 3% of the adult reference value (50 g).
Where does this food rank for iron content?
With 20 mg per 100 g, this food ranks 9th in our iron content ranking, out of 1,121 foods in the database with a recorded value.
What is the fat content of 100 g of Thyme, fresh?
100 g contains 1.2 g of fat, of which 0.6 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Thyme, fresh” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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