Oregano vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Oregano has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 142% more calories than oregano - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oregano is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 13:88:0 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oregano | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 18% |
| Fat | ~ | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 59% less carbohydrates than oregano - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 156% more dietary fiber than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in protein. Bittersweet chocolate has 59% more protein than oregano - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and oregano has 95% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oregano does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oregano has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 44 times more Vitamin E than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 63 times more Vitamin K than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both oregano and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Oregano | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 14 times more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 111% more iron than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 52% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Oregano | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1007 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.621 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.621 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both oregano and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Oregano | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.748 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 0.748 G | 1.988 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 140% more calories than oregano - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 60% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or oregano contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 14 times more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or oregano contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 110% more iron than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or oregano contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 50% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.