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1. Thyme Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Thyme
4. Thyme Nutritional Value
5. Thyme Health Benefits
Thyme Facts
History and Origin
Types of Thyme
Common Types of Thyme
Thyme Nutritional Value
Herbs ” Thyme ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 4.3 g – 1 Tablespoon, ground
Thyme, dried
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Nutrient ( Proximate’s )
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Unit
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Value
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Daily Value %
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Energy
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kcal
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12
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0.6%
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Protein
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g
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0.39
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0.7%
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Total lipid (fat)
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g
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0.32
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0.4%
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Carbohydrate, by difference
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g
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2.75
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0.9%
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Fiber, total dietary
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g
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1.6
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6.4%
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Total Sugars
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g
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0.07
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Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
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mg
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81
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8%
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Iron, Fe
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mg
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5.31
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29.5%
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Magnesium, Mg
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mg
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9
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2.2%
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Phosphorus, P
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mg
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9
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0.9%
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Potassium, K
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mg
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35
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1%
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Sodium, Na
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mg
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2
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0.08%
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Zinc, Zn
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mg
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0.27
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1.8%
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Copper, Cu
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mg
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0.037
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1.8%
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Manganese, Mn
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mg
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0.338
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16.9%
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Selenium, Se
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µg
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0.2
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0.2%
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Vitamins
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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
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mg
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2.2
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3.6%
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Thiamin (B-1)
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mg
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0.022
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1.4%
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Riboflavin (B-2)
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mg
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0.017
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2.7%
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Niacin (B-3)
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mg
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0.212
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1%
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Vitamin (B-6)
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mg
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0.024
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1.2%
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Folate (B-9)
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µg
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12
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3%
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Choline
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mg
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1.9
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Vitamin (B-12)
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µg
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0.00
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Vitamin A, IU
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IU
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163
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3.2%
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
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mg
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0.32
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1%
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Vitamin D
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IU
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0
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Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
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µg
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73.7
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92.1%
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Lipids
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Saturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.117
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0.5%
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Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.020
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.051
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Trans Fatty Acids
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g
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0.000
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Cholesterol
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mg
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0
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Carotenoids
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Beta-Carotene
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µg
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97
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Alpha-Carotene
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µg
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0
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Beta-Cryptoxanthin
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µg
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1
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Lutein + Zeaxanthin
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µg
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81
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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.
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Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture
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Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA
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Thyme Nutritional Value
Thyme Health Benefits
Thyme
HEALTH
References
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Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
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Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA
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