Oregano vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and chives:
- Both chives and oregano are high in Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chive has 9.6 times less saturated fat than oregano.
- Chive has more beta-carotene than oregano, however, oregano contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than chive.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- 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 and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oregano is high in calories and chive has 89% less calories than oregano - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oregano is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to chives for fat. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 13:88:0 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oregano | Chives | |
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| Protein | 13% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 50% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and chive has 94% less carbohydrates than oregano - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chives and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 16 times more dietary fiber than chive - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chives and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 175% more protein than chive - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chive has 9.6 times less saturated fat than oregano - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 24 times more Vitamin C than oregano - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 156% more Vitamin A than oregano - chive has 218ug 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 85 times more Vitamin E than chive - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both chives and oregano are high in Vitamin K. Oregano has 192% more Vitamin K than chive - chive has 212.7ug 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 | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chives and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 16 times more calcium than chive - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than chive - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both chives and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 326% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg 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, chive has more beta-carotene than oregano per 100 grams, however, oregano contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than chive per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1007 UG | 2612 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.621 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.621 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than chive per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.748 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.748 G | 0.252 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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FAQ
Does chives or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and chive has 90% less calories than oregano - chive has 30 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Is chives or oregano better for protein?
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 180% more protein than chive - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Does chives or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and chive has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chives or oregano contain more calcium?
Both chives and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 16 times more calcium than chive - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does chives or oregano contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than chive - chive has 1.6mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does chives or oregano contain more potassium?
Both chives and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 330% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.