Oregano vs. Alfalfa Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Alfalfa Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
alfalfa sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and alfalfa sprouts:
- Alfalfa sprout has 21.4 times less saturated fat than oregano.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than alfalfa sprout.
- Oregano is a great source of protein.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oregano is high in calories and alfalfa sprout has 91% less calories than oregano - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oregano is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to alfalfa sprouts per calorie. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 13:88:0 and for alfalfa sprouts, 53:29:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oregano | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 53% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 29% |
| Fat | ~ | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and alfalfa sprout has 97% less carbohydrates than oregano - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oregano is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 21 times more dietary fiber than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 1.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Alfalfa sprouts and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - alfalfa sprout has 0.2g 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 alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Alfalfa sprout has 21.4 times less saturated fat than oregano - alfalfa sprout has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Alfalfa sprout has 257% more Vitamin C than oregano - alfalfa sprout has 8.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 8ug 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 912 times more Vitamin E than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 0.02mg 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 19 times more Vitamin K than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 30.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both oregano and alfalfa sprouts contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Oregano | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.126 MG |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | 0.481 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | 0.563 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 36 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has 48 times more calcium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 37 times more iron than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Oregano is an excellent source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 79mg 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 oregano and alfalfa sprouts contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Oregano | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1007 UG | 87 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | 6 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 alfalfa sprout per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.621 G | 0.175 G |
| Total | 0.621 G | 0.175 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than alfalfa sprout per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.748 G | 0.234 G |
| Total | 0.748 G | 0.234 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does alfalfa sprouts or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and alfalfa sprout has 90% less calories than oregano - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Is alfalfa sprouts or oregano better for protein?
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 130% more protein than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Does alfalfa sprouts or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and alfalfa sprout has 100% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does alfalfa sprouts or oregano contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has 48 times more calcium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does alfalfa sprouts or oregano contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 37 times more iron than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does alfalfa sprouts or oregano contain more potassium?
Oregano is a rich source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.