How many calories in
thyme?
Per 100g, thyme comes in at 101 calories. In real-world portions (a sprinkle, a teaspoon), it adds essentially no calories — but contributes a lot of flavor and micronutrients per gram.
Common serving sizes.
Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical thyme serving translates in your tracker:
What 101 calories means.
Balanced — thyme sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.
Thyme vs. similar foods.
How thyme stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:
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How many calories in thyme?
Thyme has approximately 101 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 86 calories.
How much protein is in thyme?
5.6g of protein per 100g. That puts thyme at roughly 5.5g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other herbs & spices sources.
How do I log thyme accurately?
The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.
Is thyme good for weight loss?
It depends on your overall calorie target. Thyme sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.