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Thyme leaf

Thyme leaf is the small aromatic leaf of thyme, used fresh or dried to season savoury foods whole, stripped or chopped.

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About Thyme leaf

Thyme leaf is the small aromatic leaf of thyme, used fresh or dried as a herb. It seasons savoury foods and may be added whole, stripped from stems or chopped. The catalogue term does not specify a particular thyme species, cultivar or fresh-versus-dried state, so those forms should not be treated as identical.

Fresh leaves are small, green and soft, with a fragrant, earthy, slightly resinous flavour. Dried leaves are smaller, brittle and more concentrated in aroma, often sold as loose leaves or crushed herb. Leaves may be used with fine stems attached in some preparations, although stem content varies by product.

Ingredient type
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English

thyme leaf

English

thyme leaf (whole,raw)

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Thyme leaf nutrition & diet

Thyme leaf nutritional value

Thyme, fresh

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
101kcal
Protein
5.6g
Carbs
24.4g
Fat
1.7g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Fresh and dried leaves differ substantially in water content and concentration; compare equivalent forms and note whether stems are included.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Thyme, fresh ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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