Flaxseeds vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Flaxseeds and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
flaxseeds
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in flaxseeds and oregano:
- Both flaxseeds and oregano are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Flaxseed has more thiamin, however, oregano contains more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has 58% less saturated fat than flaxseed.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than flaxseed.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both flaxseeds and oregano are high in calories. Flaxseed has 102% more calories than oregano - flaxseed has 534 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, flaxseeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to oregano for protein. Flaxseeds has a macronutrient ratio of 14:19:67 and for oregano, 12:74:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Flaxseeds | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 74% |
| Fat | 67% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and flaxseed has 58% less carbohydrates than oregano - flaxseed has 28.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both flaxseeds and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 56% more dietary fiber than flaxseed - flaxseed has 27.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Flaxseeds and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - flaxseed has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both flaxseeds and oregano are high in protein. Flaxseed has 103% more protein than oregano - flaxseed has 18.3g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oregano has 58% less saturated fat than flaxseed - flaxseed has 3.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Flaxseeds and oregano contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - flaxseed has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than flaxseed - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 57 times more Vitamin E than flaxseed - flaxseed has 0.31mg 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 143 times more Vitamin K than flaxseed - flaxseed has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Flaxseed has more thiamin, however, oregano contains more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both flaxseeds and oregano contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Flaxseeds | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.644 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.161 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 3.08 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.985 MG | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | 87 UG | 237 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both flaxseeds and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 526% more calcium than flaxseed - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Both flaxseeds and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 542% more iron than flaxseed - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both flaxseeds and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 55% more potassium than flaxseed - flaxseed has 813mg 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,
| Flaxseeds | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 651 UG | 1895 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 1007 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than oregano per 100 grams.
| Flaxseeds | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 22.813 G | 0.621 G |
| Total | 22.813 G | 0.621 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, flaxseed has more linoleic acid than oregano per 100 grams.
| Flaxseeds | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.903 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 5.91 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 flaxseeds or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Both flaxseeds and oregano are high in calories. Flaxseed has 100% more calories than oregano - flaxseed has 534 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does flaxseeds or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and flaxseed has 60% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - flaxseed has 28.9g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does flaxseeds or oregano contain more calcium?
Both flaxseeds and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 530% more calcium than flaxseed - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does flaxseeds or oregano contain more iron?
Both flaxseeds and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 540% more iron than flaxseed - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does flaxseeds or oregano contain more potassium?
Both flaxseeds and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 60% more potassium than flaxseed - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.