Ginger vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Ginger and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger and oregano:
- Both ginger and oregano are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, ginger contains more niacin.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than ginger.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ginger and oregano are high in calories. Ginger has 26% more calories than oregano - ginger has 335 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to oregano for protein. Ginger has a macronutrient ratio of 12:75:13 and for oregano, 13:88:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 88% |
| Fat | 13% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both ginger and oregano are high in carbohydrates. Ginger has a little more carbohydrates (4%) than oregano by weight - ginger has 71.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both ginger and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 201% more dietary fiber than ginger - ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - ginger has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both ginger and oregano are high in protein. Ginger is very similar to ginger for protein - ginger has 9g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oregano has 40% less saturated fat than ginger - ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger and oregano contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than ginger - ginger has 2ug 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 more Vitamin E than ginger - oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 776 times more Vitamin K than ginger - ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, ginger contains more niacin. Both ginger and oregano contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Ginger | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 9.62 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.477 MG | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 237 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both ginger and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 13 times more calcium than ginger - ginger has 114mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Both ginger and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 86% more iron than ginger - ginger has 19.8mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger and oregano are high in potassium. Ginger has 32% more potassium than - ginger has 1320mg 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,
| Ginger | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 1007 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ginger per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.223 G | 0.621 G |
| Total | 0.223 G | 0.621 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both ginger and oregano contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Ginger | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.706 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 0.706 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 ginger or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ginger and oregano are high in calories. Ginger has 30% more calories than oregano - ginger has 335 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does ginger or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both ginger and oregano are high in carbohydrates. ginger has a little more carbohydrates ( 0%) than oregano by weight - ginger has 71.6g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger or oregano contain more calcium?
Both ginger and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 13 times more calcium than ginger - ginger has 114mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does ginger or oregano contain more iron?
Both ginger and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 90% more iron than ginger - ginger has 19.8mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does ginger or oregano contain more potassium?
Both ginger and oregano are high in potassium. Ginger has 30% more potassium than - ginger has 1320mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.