Oregano vs. Endive
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Endive
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
endive
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and endive:
- Both endive and oregano are high in Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Endive has 31.3 times less saturated fat than oregano.
- Endive is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin 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 Endive (Endive, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oregano is high in calories and endive has 94% less calories than oregano - endive has 17 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 endive per calorie. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 13:88:0 and for endive, 25:64:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oregano | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 64% |
| Fat | ~ | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and endive has 95% less carbohydrates than oregano - endive has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both endive and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 12 times more dietary fiber than endive - endive has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Endive and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - endive has 0.25g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 620% more protein than endive - endive has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Endive has 31.3 times less saturated fat than oregano - endive has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Endive has 183% more Vitamin C than oregano - endive has 6.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Endive is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 27% more Vitamin A than oregano - endive has 108ug 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 40 times more Vitamin E than endive - endive has 0.44mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both endive and oregano are high in Vitamin K. Oregano has 169% more Vitamin K than endive - endive has 231ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both oregano and endive contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Oregano | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | 0.9 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 142 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both endive and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 29 times more calcium than endive - endive has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 43 times more iron than endive - endive has 0.83mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both endive and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 301% more potassium than endive - endive has 314mg 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 endive contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Oregano | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1007 UG | 1300 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than endive per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.621 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.621 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than endive per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.748 G | 0.075 G |
| Total | 0.748 G | 0.075 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 endive or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and endive has 90% less calories than oregano - endive has 17 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does endive or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and endive has 100% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - endive has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does endive or oregano contain more calcium?
Both endive and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 29 times more calcium than endive - endive has 52mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does endive or oregano contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 43 times more iron than endive - endive has 0.83mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does endive or oregano contain more potassium?
Both endive and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 300% more potassium than endive - endive has 314mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.