Black Pepper vs. Oregano

Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Oregano


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of black pepper versus oregano (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and oregano:

  • Both black pepper and oregano are high in Vitamin K, calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Oregano has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E.
Detailed nutritional comparison of black pepper and oregano is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both black pepper and oregano are high in calories. Black pepper is very similar to black pepper for calories - black pepper has 251 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is heavier in carbs and similar to oregano for protein and fat. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for oregano, 12:74:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Black Pepper Oregano
Protein 10% 12%
Carbohydrates 78% 74%
Fat 12% 14%
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carbohydrates

Both black pepper and oregano are high in carbohydrates. Black pepper is very similar to black pepper for carbohydrates - black pepper has 64g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both black pepper and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 68% more dietary fiber than black pepper - black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Black pepper and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - black pepper has 0.64g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Both black pepper and oregano are high in protein. Black pepper has 15% more protein than oregano - black pepper has 10.4g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Black pepper and oregano contain similar amounts of saturated fat - black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Oregano has more Vitamin C than black pepper - oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Oregano has 215% more Vitamin A than black pepper - black pepper has 27ug 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 16 times more Vitamin E than black pepper - black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Both black pepper and oregano are high in Vitamin K. Oregano has 280% more Vitamin K than black pepper - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Oregano has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both black pepper and oregano contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.

Black Pepper Oregano
Thiamin 0.108 MG 0.177 MG
Riboflavin 0.18 MG 0.528 MG
Niacin 1.143 MG 4.64 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.399 MG 0.921 MG
Vitamin B6 0.291 MG 1.044 MG
Folate 17 UG 237 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both black pepper and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 260% more calcium than black pepper - black pepper has 443mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.

iron

Both black pepper and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 279% more iron than black pepper - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.

potassium

Both black pepper and oregano are high in potassium. Black pepper has 33% more potassium than - black pepper has 1329mg 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 black pepper and oregano contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.

Black Pepper Oregano
beta-carotene 310 UG 1007 UG
alpha-carotene 12 UG 20 UG
lycopene 20 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 454 UG 1895 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than black pepper per 100 grams.

Black Pepper Oregano
alpha linoleic acid 0.152 G 0.621 G
Total 0.152 G 0.621 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both black pepper and oregano contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Black Pepper Oregano
linoleic acid 0.694 G 0.748 G
Total 0.694 G 0.748 G



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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: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) .

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FAQ

Does black pepper or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both black pepper and oregano are high in calories. Black pepper is quite similar to black pepper for calories - black pepper has 251 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.

Does black pepper or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both black pepper and oregano are high in carbohydrates. black pepper is very similar to black pepper for carbohydrates - black pepper has 64g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.

Does black pepper or oregano contain more calcium?
Both black pepper and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 260% more calcium than black pepper - black pepper has 443mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.

Does black pepper or oregano contain more iron?
Both black pepper and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 280% more iron than black pepper - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.

Does black pepper or oregano contain more potassium?
Both black pepper and oregano are high in potassium. Black pepper has 30% more potassium than - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.