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Herbs, Thyme

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About This Food

Description

Thyme is grown in southern Europe and is indiginous to the Mediterranean.

With its subtle, dry aroma and a slightly minty flavor, this herb is central to French cooking and a component of the herb medely "Bouquet garni". There are a number of varieties of this member of the mint-family, each having a distinct flavor.

High in antioxidants, thyme pairs well with vegetables, meat, poultry and fish dishes, soups and cream sauces.

Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=27,426 (fresh) 

Selecting & Storing

Fresh thyme is available primarily during the summer months. Dried thyme — both leaf and powder form — is available year-round. Store thyme in a cool, dark place for no more than 6 months.

Special diets
  • Autoimmune Paleo Diet
  • Candida Diet
  • Diabetic
  • Elimination Diet
  • Gluten-Free Diet
  • Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
  • Grain-Free Diet
  • Low Carb Diet
  • Low FODMAP Diet
  • Low Histamine Diet
  • Low Oxalate Diet
  • Paleo Diet (Light)
  • Paleo Diet (Strict)
  • PCOS Diet
  • Pescetarian Diet
  • Primal Diet
  • Thyroid Diet
  • Vegetarian Diet
  • Whole Food
Benefits
Excellent Source of
Good Source of
Preferences
  • No Corn
  • No Yeast
  • No Peanuts
  • No Molds
  • No Coconut
  • No Pseudograins
  • No Citrus
  • No Nightshade
  • No Fish
  • No Red Meat
  • No Pork
  • No Eggs
  • No Shellfish
  • No Gluten
  • No Nuts
  • No Seeds
  • No Soy
  • No Dairy
  • No Poultry
  • No Legumes
  • No Grains
  • Low Carbohydrate
  • Low Cholesterol
  • Low Fat
  • Low Sodium
  • Low Sugars
  • Low Saturated Fat
Nutrition & Macros
Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 tsp(s)thyme

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Calories: 1

Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 2 : 1

Macronutrients
Amount
Total Fat
0.02 g
Saturated Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
4 g
ALA
4 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
0.24 g
Net Carbohydrate
0.1 g
Sugars
0 g
Fiber
0.14 g
Protein
0.06 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Vitamins
Amount
% Daily Value*
Vitamin A
47.51 IU
1%
Vitamin C
1.6 mg
3%
Vitamin D
0 IU
0%
Vitamin E
0 IU
0%
Vitamin B6
0 mg
0%
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
0%
Vitamin K
0 mg
0%
Folate
0.45 mcg
0%
Niacin
0.02 mg
0%
Riboflavin
0 mg
0%
Thiamin
0 mg
0%
Choline
0 mg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
4.05 mg
0%
Copper
0.01 mg
0%
Iron
0.17 mg
1%
Magnesium
1.6 mg
0%
Manganese
0.02 mg
1%
Phosphorous
1.06 mg
0%
Potassium
6.09 mg
0%
Selenium
0 mcg
0%
Sodium
0.09 mg
0%
Zinc
0.02 mg
0%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-carotene
28.51 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin
0 mcg
Lycopene
0 mcg

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