Banana vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and oregano:
- Both oregano and banana are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Banana has 12.8 times less saturated fat than oregano.
- Oregano has 67% less sugar than banana.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than banana.
- 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: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oregano is high in calories and banana has 66% less calories than oregano - oregano has 265 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to oregano for fat. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for oregano, 13:88:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 88% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and banana has 67% less carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oregano and banana are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 15 times more dietary fiber than banana - oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oregano has 67% less sugar than banana - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 726% more protein than banana - oregano has 9g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Banana has 12.8 times less saturated fat than oregano - oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has 278% more Vitamin C than oregano - oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than banana - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 181 times more Vitamin E than banana - oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 1242 times more Vitamin K than banana - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Banana | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 237 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has 318 times more calcium than banana - oregano has 1597mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 140 times more iron than banana - oregano has 36.8mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Both oregano and banana are high in potassium. Oregano has 252% more potassium than banana - oregano has 1260mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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 banana and oregano contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Banana | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 1007 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 1895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.621 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.621 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 0.046 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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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does oregano or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and banana has 70% less calories than oregano - oregano has 265 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does oregano or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and banana has 70% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does oregano or banana contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has 318 times more calcium than banana - oregano has 1597mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
Does oregano or banana contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 140 times more iron than banana - oregano has 36.8mg of iron in 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
Does oregano or banana contain more potassium?
Both oregano and banana are high in potassium. Oregano has 250% more potassium than banana - oregano has 1260mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.