Cardamom vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Cardamom and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cardamom
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cardamom and oregano:
- Both cardamom and oregano are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cardamom is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Oregano has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than cardamom.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cardamom (Spices, cardamom) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cardamom and oregano are high in calories. Cardamom has 17% more calories than oregano - cardamom has 311 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cardamom is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to oregano for protein. Cardamom has a macronutrient ratio of 11:73:16 and for oregano, 10:79:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cardamom | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 73% | 79% |
| Fat | 16% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cardamom and oregano are high in carbohydrates. Cardamom is very similar to cardamom for carbohydrates - cardamom has 68.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cardamom and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 52% more dietary fiber than cardamom - cardamom has 28g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cardamom has less sugar than oregano - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both cardamom and oregano are high in protein. Cardamom has 20% more protein than oregano - cardamom has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cardamom and oregano contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cardamom has 0.68g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cardamom is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 813% more Vitamin C than oregano - cardamom has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than cardamom - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than cardamom - oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than cardamom - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cardamom and oregano contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Cardamom | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.198 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 1.102 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 237 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cardamom and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 317% more calcium than cardamom - cardamom has 383mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Both cardamom and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 163% more iron than cardamom - cardamom has 14mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both cardamom and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 26% more potassium than - cardamom has 1119mg of potassium per 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cardamom per 100 grams.
| Cardamom | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.621 G |
| Total | 0.12 G | 0.621 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than cardamom per 100 grams.
| Cardamom | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.31 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 0.31 G | 0.748 G |
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FAQ
Does cardamom or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cardamom and oregano are high in calories. Cardamom has 20% more calories than oregano - cardamom has 311 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does cardamom or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cardamom and oregano are high in carbohydrates. cardamom is very similar to cardamom for carbohydrates - cardamom has 68.5g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does cardamom or oregano contain more calcium?
Both cardamom and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 320% more calcium than cardamom - cardamom has 383mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does cardamom or oregano contain more iron?
Both cardamom and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 160% more iron than cardamom - cardamom has 14mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does cardamom or oregano contain more potassium?
Both cardamom and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 30% more potassium than - cardamom has 1119mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.