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Nutrition Facts about Thyme

Gardening Guide: It’s About Thyme: All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, and Cooking with Thyme

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Nutrition Facts about Thyme

Learn nutrition facts about thyme to find out exactly which nutrients are found in thyme—and to what degree—along with the most common compounds available in this healthful food.

By Norann Oleson

Thyme in a well-kept herb garden

Thyme in a well-kept herb garden

Thyme has been recognized for its many health benefits since Roman times. Nutritionally, thyme is a good source of vitamin C for immune support, potassium for healthy cells, and manganese for bone development and blood clotting. But perhaps thyme’s most important contribution to nutrition is that it brings out the best flavor in healthy foods such as vegetables, fish, and lean meats, making them even more delicious.

Here is the nutrition information for 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme:
Thyme Nutrition

The main plant compounds in thyme are:

  • Thymol. One of the main oils in thyme, thymol is a biocide that can kill infectious bacteria and fight against enzymes responsible for inflammation in the body.
  • Carvacrol. Also a biocide, carvacrol has a similar effect on inflammatory cytokines, which are signals your body uses to increase inflammation. This oil can help reduce it. Thymol and carvacrol team up to give thyme its strong antimicrobial properties.
  • Vitamin C. This powerful nutrient may help protect against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
  • Manganese. Manganese contributes to many bodily functions, including the metabolism of amino acids, cholesterol, glucose, and carbohydrates. It also plays a role in bone formation, blood clotting, and reducing inflammation.

Did you know all these nutrition facts about thyme? Please tell us what you think.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Thyme Plants
  • A Word About Varieties of Thyme Plants
  • Choosing to Grow Thyme from Seeds or Seedlings
  • Growing Thyme in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
  • Starting with the Right Soil for Your Thyme Plants
  • Planting and Pruning Thyme
  • The Right Sunlight for Your Thyme Plants
  • Should You Fertilize Your Thyme Plants?
  • How—and When—to Water Your Thyme Plants
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Thyme Diseases
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Thyme Plants
  • The Right Way to Weed Your Thyme Patch
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing Thyme
  • Plant Profiles

  • Lavender Thyme (Culinary & Ornamental)
  • Woolly Thyme (Ornamental)
  • Caraway Thyme (Culinary & Ornamental)
  • Lemon Thyme (Culinary & Ornamental)
  • French Thyme (Culinary)
  • English Thyme (Culinary)
  • Recipes

  • Thyme Tea
  • Thyme and Mushroom Soup
  • Lemon Thyme Tea Bread
  • Garlic Thyme Chicken Thighs
  • Cheddar-Thyme Biscuits
  • Roasted Potatoes with Lemon Thyme
  • Feta and Olive Bake with Thyme
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Thyme
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Thyme
  • Resources about Thyme
  • Thyme Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • 8 French Cooking Herbs to Grow to Make Herbs de Provence
  • How to Keep Thyme Alive and Growing Year After Year
  • How to Grow Culinary Thyme in a Container

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