Oregano vs. Collard Greens
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Collard Greens
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
collard greens
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and collard greens:
- Both collard greens and oregano are high in Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Collard green has 27.2 times less saturated fat than oregano.
- Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- 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 Collard Greens (Collards, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oregano is high in calories and collard green has 88% less calories than oregano - collard green has 32 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oregano is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to collard greens per calorie. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 13:88:0 and for collard greens, 31:56:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oregano | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 56% |
| Fat | ~ | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and collard green has 92% less carbohydrates than oregano - collard green has 5.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both collard greens and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 963% more dietary fiber than collard green - collard green has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Collard greens and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - collard green has 0.46g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 198% more protein than collard green - collard green has 3g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Collard green has 27.2 times less saturated fat than oregano - collard green has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 14 times more Vitamin C than oregano - collard green has 35.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 195% more Vitamin A than oregano - collard green has 251ug 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 708% more Vitamin E than collard green - collard green has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both collard greens and oregano are high in Vitamin K. Oregano has 42% more Vitamin K than collard green - collard green has 437.1ug 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 and Vitamin B6. Both oregano and collard greens contain significant amounts of folate.
| Oregano | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | 0.742 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | 0.267 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 129 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both collard greens and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 588% more calcium than collard green - collard green has 232mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 77 times more iron than collard green - collard green has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both collard greens and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 492% more potassium than collard green - collard green has 213mg 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 oregano and collard greens contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Oregano | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1007 UG | 2991 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 4323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than collard green per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.621 G | 0.108 G |
| Total | 0.621 G | 0.108 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than collard green per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.748 G | 0.082 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.748 G | 0.084 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: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) .
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FAQ
Does collard greens or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and collard green has 90% less calories than oregano - collard green has 32 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Is collard greens or oregano better for protein?
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 200% more protein than collard green - collard green has 3g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Does collard greens or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and collard green has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - collard green has 5.4g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does collard greens or oregano contain more calcium?
Both collard greens and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 590% more calcium than collard green - collard green has 232mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does collard greens or oregano contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 77 times more iron than collard green - collard green has 0.47mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does collard greens or oregano contain more potassium?
Both collard greens and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 490% more potassium than collard green - collard green has 213mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.