Spices vs Spices
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, thyme, dried is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Spices 253
Spices 276
Protein (g)
Spices 20.0
Spices 9.11
Carbs (g)
Spices 55.8
Spices 63.9
Fat (g)
Spices 4.36
Spices 7.43
Fiber (g)
Spices 13.6
Spices 37.0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, dill weed, dried — 20.0g vs 9.11g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Spices, dill weed, dried — 253 vs 276 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, thyme, dried scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Spices | Spices | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 253 kcal | 276 kcal | -8% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 7.30 g | 7.79 g | -6% |
| Protein | 20.0 g | 9.11 g | +119% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.36 g | 7.43 g | -41% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 55.8 g | 63.9 g | -13% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 13.6 g | 37.0 g | -63% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.234 g | 2.73 g | -91% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | — | 0.470 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 50.0 mg | 50.0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.418 mg | 0.513 mg | -19% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.284 mg | 0.399 mg | -29% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.81 mg | 4.94 mg | -43% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.71 mg | 0.550 mg | +211% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 274 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 43.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 293 ug | 190 ug | +54% |
| Carotene, beta | — | 2264 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 7.48 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 1784 mg | 1890 mg | -6% |
| Iron, Fe | 48.8 mg | 124 mg | -61% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 451 mg | 220 mg | +105% |
| Phosphorus, P | 543 mg | 201 mg | +170% |
| Potassium, K | 3308 mg | 814 mg | +306% |
| Sodium, Na | 208 mg | 55.0 mg | +278% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.30 mg | 6.18 mg | -47% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.490 mg | 0.860 mg | -43% |
| Manganese, Mn | 3.95 mg | 7.87 mg | -50% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 4.60 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1059 kj | 1156 kj | -8% |
| Ash | 12.6 g | 11.7 g | +7% |
| Total Sugars | — | 1.71 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 274 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 274 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 33.0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 5850 IU | 3800 IU | +54% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 1895 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 1715 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0.240 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0.120 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0.230 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0.150 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 1.72 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 0.280 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 0.470 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | — | 1.19 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 0.500 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.690 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Phytosterols | — | 163 mg | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.186 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.252 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.468 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.430 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.207 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.502 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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