Oregano vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and cucumber:
- Cucumber has 40.9 times less saturated fat than oregano.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than cucumber.
- Oregano is a great source of protein.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oregano is high in calories and cucumber has 94% less calories than oregano - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oregano is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to cucumber for protein. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 13:88:0 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oregano | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 80% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 95% less carbohydrates than oregano - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oregano is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 84 times more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cucumber has 40.9 times less saturated fat than oregano - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber and oregano contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug 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 607 times more Vitamin E than cucumber - cucumber has 0.03mg 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 36 times more Vitamin K than cucumber - cucumber has 16.4ug 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 | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has 98 times more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 130 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Oregano is an excellent source of potassium and it has 757% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg 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 cucumber contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Oregano | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1007 UG | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | 11 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.621 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.621 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.748 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.748 G | 0.028 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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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and cucumber has 90% less calories than oregano - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does cucumber or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 100% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or oregano contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has 98 times more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does cucumber or oregano contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 130 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does cucumber or oregano contain more potassium?
Oregano is a rich source of potassium and it has 760% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.