Orange vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and oregano:
- Both orange and oregano are high in calcium and dietary fiber.
- Orange has 61 times less saturated fat than oregano.
- Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Oregano has 55% less sugar than orange.
- Oregano has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than orange.
- Oregano is a great source of protein.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E, Vitamin K, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oregano is high in calories and orange has 83% less calories than oregano - orange has 46 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to oregano for carbs. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for oregano, 13:88:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 88% |
| Fat | 4% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and orange has 83% less carbohydrates than oregano - orange has 11.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both orange and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 16 times more dietary fiber than orange - orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oregano has 55% less sugar than orange - orange has 9.1g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than orange - orange has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Orange has 61 times less saturated fat than oregano - orange has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 18 times more Vitamin C than oregano - orange has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than orange - orange has 11ug 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 100 times more Vitamin E than orange - orange has 0.18mg 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 more Vitamin K than orange - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both orange and oregano contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Orange | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 237 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both orange and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 36 times more calcium than orange - orange has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 407 times more iron than orange - orange has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Oregano is an excellent source of potassium and it has 646% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg 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 orange and oregano contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Orange | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 71 UG | 1007 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 1895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | 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 orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 0.031 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 orange or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and orange has 80% less calories than oregano - orange has 46 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does orange or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and orange has 80% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - orange has 11.5g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does orange or oregano contain more calcium?
Both orange and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 36 times more calcium than orange - orange has 43mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does orange or oregano contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 407 times more iron than orange - orange has 0.09mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does orange or oregano contain more potassium?
Oregano is a rich source of potassium and it has 650% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.