Cinnamon vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Cinnamon and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cinnamon
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cinnamon and oregano:
- Both cinnamon and oregano are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cinnamon has 3.5 times less saturated fat than oregano.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano is a great source of protein.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cinnamon and oregano are high in calories. Cinnamon is very similar to cinnamon for calories - cinnamon has 247 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cinnamon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to oregano for fat. Cinnamon has a macronutrient ratio of 5:96:0 and for oregano, 13:88:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cinnamon | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 88% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cinnamon and oregano are high in carbohydrates. Cinnamon has 17% more carbohydrates than oregano - cinnamon has 80.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cinnamon and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 25% more dietary fiber than oregano - cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cinnamon and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 126% more protein than cinnamon - cinnamon has 4g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cinnamon has 3.5 times less saturated fat than oregano - cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cinnamon and oregano contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has 467% more Vitamin A than cinnamon - cinnamon has 15ug 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 687% more Vitamin E than cinnamon - cinnamon has 2.3mg 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 18 times more Vitamin K than cinnamon - cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cinnamon | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.022 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 1.332 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.358 MG | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 237 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cinnamon and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 60% more calcium than - cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Both cinnamon and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 342% more iron than cinnamon - cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both cinnamon and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 192% more potassium than cinnamon - cinnamon has 431mg 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 cinnamon and oregano contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Cinnamon | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 112 UG | 1007 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 20 UG |
| lycopene | 15 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 222 UG | 1895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.621 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.621 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 0.044 G | 0.748 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.
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FAQ
Does cinnamon or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cinnamon and oregano are high in calories. Cinnamon is quite similar to cinnamon for calories - cinnamon has 247 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does cinnamon or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cinnamon and oregano are high in carbohydrates. cinnamon has 20% more carbohydrates than oregano - cinnamon has 80.6g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does cinnamon or oregano contain more calcium?
Both cinnamon and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 60% more calcium than - cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does cinnamon or oregano contain more iron?
Both cinnamon and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 340% more iron than cinnamon - cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does cinnamon or oregano contain more potassium?
Both cinnamon and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 190% more potassium than cinnamon - cinnamon has 431mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.