Oregano vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and oregano are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Eggplant has 44.6 times less saturated fat than oregano.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than eggplant.
- Oregano is a great source of protein.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oregano is high in calories and eggplant has 91% less calories than oregano - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oregano is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to eggplant for protein. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 13:88:0 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oregano | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 82% |
| Fat | ~ | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and eggplant has 91% less carbohydrates than oregano - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both eggplant and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 13 times more dietary fiber than eggplant - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 818% more protein than eggplant - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Eggplant has 44.6 times less saturated fat than oregano - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Eggplant and oregano contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than eggplant - eggplant has 1ug 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 59 times more Vitamin E than eggplant - eggplant has 0.3mg 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 176 times more Vitamin K than eggplant - eggplant has 3.5ug 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.
| Oregano | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has 176 times more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 159 times more iron than eggplant - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 450% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg 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 | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1007 UG | 14 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.621 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.621 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.748 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.748 G | 0.063 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 eggplant or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and eggplant has 90% less calories than oregano - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does eggplant or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and eggplant has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does eggplant or oregano contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has 176 times more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does eggplant or oregano contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 159 times more iron than eggplant - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does eggplant or oregano contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 450% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.