Cumin vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Cumin and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cumin
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and oregano:
- Both cumin and oregano are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cumin has more thiamin, however, oregano contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cumin and oregano are high in calories. Cumin has 42% more calories than oregano - cumin has 375 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oregano per calorie. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 17:37:46 and for oregano, 13:88:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Oregano | |
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| Protein | 17% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 88% |
| Fat | 46% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cumin and oregano are high in carbohydrates. Oregano has 56% more carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cumin and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 305% more dietary fiber than cumin - cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cumin and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cumin and oregano are high in protein. Cumin has 98% more protein than oregano - cumin has 17.8g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cumin and oregano contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has 235% more Vitamin C than oregano - cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has 33% more Vitamin A than cumin - cumin has 64ug 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 448% more Vitamin E than cumin - cumin has 3.3mg 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 114 times more Vitamin K than cumin - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, however, oregano contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cumin and oregano contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Cumin | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 237 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cumin and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 72% more calcium than cumin - cumin has 931mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Both cumin and oregano are high in iron. Cumin has 80% more iron than oregano - cumin has 66.4mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both cumin and oregano are high in potassium. Cumin has 79% more potassium than - cumin has 1788mg 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 cumin and oregano contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cumin | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 762 UG | 1007 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 448 UG | 1895 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cumin per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.176 G | 0.621 G |
| Total | 0.176 G | 0.621 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than oregano per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 3.103 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.
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FAQ
Does cumin or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cumin and oregano are high in calories. Cumin has 40% more calories than oregano - cumin has 375 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does cumin or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cumin and oregano are high in carbohydrates. oregano has 60% more carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does cumin or oregano contain more calcium?
Both cumin and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 70% more calcium than cumin - cumin has 931mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does cumin or oregano contain more iron?
Both cumin and oregano are high in iron. Cumin has 80% more iron than oregano - cumin has 66.4mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does cumin or oregano contain more potassium?
Both cumin and oregano are high in potassium. Cumin has 80% more potassium than - cumin has 1788mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.