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2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Thyme
4. Thyme Nutritional Value
5. Thyme Health Benefits

Thyme Facts

History and Origin

Tips for Cooking and Storage

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Common Types of Thyme

Thyme Nutritional Value

Herbs ” Thyme ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 4.3 g – 1 Tablespoon, ground
Thyme, dried

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	12	0.6%
Protein	g	0.39	0.7%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.32	0.4%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	2.75	0.9%
Fiber, total dietary	g	1.6	6.4%
Total Sugars	g	0.07
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	81	8%
Iron, Fe	mg	5.31	29.5%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	9	2.2%
Phosphorus, P	mg	9	0.9%
Potassium, K	mg	35	1%
Sodium, Na	mg	2	0.08%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.27	1.8%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.037	1.8%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.338	16.9%
Selenium, Se	µg	0.2	0.2%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	2.2	3.6%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.022	1.4%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.017	2.7%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.212	1%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.024	1.2%
Folate (B-9)	µg	12	3%
Choline	mg	1.9
Vitamin (B-12)	µg	0.00
Vitamin A, IU	IU	163	3.2%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.32	1%
Vitamin D	IU	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	µg	73.7	92.1%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.117	0.5%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.020
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.051
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Cholesterol	mg	0
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	µg	97
Alpha-Carotene	µg	0
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	µg	1
Lutein + Zeaxanthin	µg	81

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA

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