Oregano vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and carrots:
- Both carrots and oregano are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Carrot has 47.4 times less saturated fat than oregano.
- Carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than oregano, however, oregano contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- 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: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oregano is high in calories and carrot has 85% less calories than oregano - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oregano is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to carrots for protein. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 10:79:11 and for carrots, 8:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oregano | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 88% |
| Fat | 11% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 86% less carbohydrates than oregano - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both carrots and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 14 times more dietary fiber than carrot - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrots and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 868% more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Carrot has 47.4 times less saturated fat than oregano - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has 157% more Vitamin C than oregano - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 882% more Vitamin A than oregano - carrot has 835ug 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 26 times more Vitamin E than carrot - carrot has 0.66mg 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 46 times more Vitamin K than carrot - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oregano | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has 47 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 121 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrots and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 294% more potassium than carrot - carrot has 320mg 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, carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than oregano per 100 grams, however, oregano contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1007 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | 3477 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 256 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.621 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.621 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.748 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.748 G | 0.1 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does carrots or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than oregano - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does carrots or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or oregano contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has 47 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does carrots or oregano contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 121 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does carrots or oregano contain more potassium?
Both carrots and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 290% more potassium than carrot - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.