Fresh Thyme
Low GI
GL 0.1 per typical teaspoon (5 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Zero added sugars
- Low caloric density makes it hard to use as a primary vegetable source
Fresh Thyme has a glycemic index of 5 (Low). One typical teaspoon (5 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.1.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #173470 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Fresh Thyme
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 1 g | 0 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 101 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 24.5 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.7 g |
| Natural | 1.7 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 14 g |
| Soluble | 3.5 g |
| Insoluble | 10.5 g |
| Protein | 5.6 g |
| Fat | 1.7 g |
| Saturated | 0.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.2 g |
| Sodium | 55 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Zero added sugars
- Extremely high fiber-to-calorie ratio
- Potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
- Low caloric density makes it hard to use as a primary vegetable source
- High fiber concentration can be intense in large quantities
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Fresh Thyme
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Almond-Crusted Chicken Breasts with Herb Coating 30 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Pearl Barley Risotto with Slow-Roasted Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs 65 min · 13 ingredients · medium -
Pearl Barley Risotto with Chicken and Wild Mushrooms 60 min · 13 ingredients · medium -
Hearty Low-Glycemic Beef and Barley Stew 110 min · 21 ingredients · medium -
Low-GI Cottage Pie with Carisma Potatoes 80 min · 18 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Chicken and White Bean Casserole 80 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Herb-Crusted Grilled Chicken with Smoky Yellow Tomato Sauce 40 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Caribbean Jerk Sweet Potato and Black Bean Curry 55 min · 13 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup 32 min · 10 ingredients · easy -
Low-GI Shepherd's Pie with Celeriac Mash 50 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Lean Beef and Sweet Potato Comfort Stew 80 min · 13 ingredients · medium -
Poulet Basquaise 50 min · 12 ingredients · advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Fresh Thyme?
Fresh Thyme has a glycemic index of 5 (Low). One typical teaspoon (5 g) has a glycemic load of 0.1; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Fresh Thyme good for people with insulin resistance?
Fresh Thyme has a low glycemic index (5), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Fresh Thyme has the lowest glycemic load?
Fresh Thyme has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Fresh Thyme in this database (1 per 100 g).
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