Oregano vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and chili pepper:
- Both chili pepper and oregano are high in potassium.
- Chili pepper has 72.8 times less saturated fat than oregano.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Oregano has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano is a great source of protein.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oregano is high in calories and chili pepper has 85% less calories than oregano - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oregano is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 13:88:0 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oregano | Chili Pepper | |
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| Protein | 13% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 79% |
| Fat | ~ | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 86% less carbohydrates than oregano - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oregano is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 27 times more dietary fiber than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chili pepper and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 350% more protein than chili pepper - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chili pepper has 72.8 times less saturated fat than oregano - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 104 times more Vitamin C than oregano - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has 44% more Vitamin A than chili pepper - chili pepper has 59ug 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 25 times more Vitamin E than chili pepper - chili pepper has 0.69mg 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 42 times more Vitamin K than chili pepper - chili pepper has 14.3ug 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 chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Oregano | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has 87 times more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 29 times more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both chili pepper and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 271% more potassium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 340mg 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 chili pepper contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and alpha-carotene.
| Oregano | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1007 UG | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 725 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.621 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.621 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.748 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.748 G | 0.104 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 Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chili pepper or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and chili pepper has 90% less calories than oregano - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does chili pepper or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or oregano contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has 87 times more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does chili pepper or oregano contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 29 times more iron than chili pepper - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does chili pepper or oregano contain more potassium?
Both chili pepper and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 270% more potassium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.