Chia Seeds vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Chia Seeds and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chia seeds
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chia seeds and oregano:
- Both chia seeds and oregano are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Chia seed has more thiamin, however, oregano contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has 53% less saturated fat than chia seed.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than chia seed.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chia seeds and oregano are high in calories. Chia seed has 83% more calories than oregano - chia seed has 486 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chia seeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to oregano for protein. Chia seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:33:54 and for oregano, 13:88:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chia Seeds | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 88% |
| Fat | 54% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chia seeds and oregano are high in carbohydrates. Oregano has 64% more carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chia seeds and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 24% more dietary fiber than chia seed - chia seed has 34.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chia seed has less sugar than oregano - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both chia seeds and oregano are high in protein. Chia seed has 84% more protein than oregano - chia seed has 16.5g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oregano has 53% less saturated fat than chia seed - chia seed has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chia seeds and oregano are low in trans fat - chia seed has 0.14g of trans fat per 100 grams and oregano does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chia seeds and oregano contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - chia seed has 1.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than chia seed - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 35 times more Vitamin E than chia seed - chia seed has 0.5mg 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 more Vitamin K than chia seed - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chia seed has more thiamin, however, oregano contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both chia seeds and oregano contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Chia Seeds | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.62 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 8.83 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 237 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chia seeds and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 153% more calcium than chia seed - chia seed has 631mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Both chia seeds and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 377% more iron than chia seed - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both chia seeds and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 210% more potassium than chia seed - chia seed has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chia seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than oregano per 100 grams.
| Chia Seeds | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 17.83 G | 0.621 G |
| Total | 17.83 G | 0.621 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chia seed has more linoleic acid than oregano per 100 grams.
| Chia Seeds | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.093 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.835 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 5.928 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) .
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FAQ
Does chia seeds or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chia seeds and oregano are high in calories. Chia seed has 80% more calories than oregano - chia seed has 486 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does chia seeds or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chia seeds and oregano are high in carbohydrates. oregano has 60% more carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chia seeds or oregano contain more calcium?
Both chia seeds and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 150% more calcium than chia seed - chia seed has 631mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does chia seeds or oregano contain more iron?
Both chia seeds and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 380% more iron than chia seed - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does chia seeds or oregano contain more potassium?
Both chia seeds and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 210% more potassium than chia seed - chia seed has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.