Oregano vs. Broccoli

Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Broccoli


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of oregano versus broccoli (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and broccoli:

  • Both broccoli and oregano are high in Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Broccoli has 12.6 times less saturated fat than oregano.
  • Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Oregano is a great source of protein.
  • Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of oregano and broccoli is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Oregano is high in calories and broccoli has 87% less calories than oregano - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, oregano is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to broccoli for fat. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 10:79:11 and for broccoli, 27:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Oregano Broccoli
Protein 10% 27%
Carbohydrates 79% 64%
Fat 11% 9%
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carbohydrates

Oregano is high in carbohydrates and broccoli has 90% less carbohydrates than oregano - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both broccoli and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 15 times more dietary fiber than broccoli - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Broccoli and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 219% more protein than broccoli - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.

Fat

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Broccoli has 12.6 times less saturated fat than oregano - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 37 times more Vitamin C than oregano - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Oregano has 174% more Vitamin A than broccoli - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 22 times more Vitamin E than broccoli - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Both broccoli and oregano are high in Vitamin K. Oregano has 512% more Vitamin K than broccoli - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both oregano and broccoli contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.

Oregano Broccoli
Thiamin 0.177 MG 0.071 MG
Riboflavin 0.528 MG 0.117 MG
Niacin 4.64 MG 0.639 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.921 MG 0.573 MG
Vitamin B6 1.044 MG 0.175 MG
Folate 237 UG 63 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both broccoli and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 32 times more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.

iron

Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 49 times more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.

potassium

Both broccoli and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 299% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg 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, both oregano and broccoli contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.

Oregano Broccoli
beta-carotene 1007 UG 361 UG
alpha-carotene 20 UG 25 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 1895 UG 1403 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than broccoli per 100 grams.

Oregano Broccoli
alpha linoleic acid 0.621 G 0.0215 G
Total 0.621 G 0.0215 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.

Oregano Broccoli
linoleic acid 0.748 G 0.049 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.006 G
Total 0.748 G 0.055 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .

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FAQ

Does broccoli or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?
Oregano is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than oregano - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.

Does broccoli or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and broccoli has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.

Does broccoli or oregano contain more calcium?
Both broccoli and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 32 times more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.

Does broccoli or oregano contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 49 times more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.

Does broccoli or oregano contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 300% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.