Oregano vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and ginger root:
- Both ginger root and oregano are high in potassium.
- Ginger root has 6.6 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 ginger root.
- Oregano is a great source of protein.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oregano is high in calories and ginger root has 70% less calories than oregano - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oregano is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to ginger root for fat. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 13:88:0 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oregano | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and ginger root has 74% less carbohydrates than oregano - ginger root has 17.8g 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 20 times more dietary fiber than ginger root - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger root and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - ginger root 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 395% more protein than ginger root - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ginger root has 6.6 times less saturated fat than oregano - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger root has 117% more Vitamin C than oregano - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than ginger root - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 69 times more Vitamin E than ginger root - ginger root has 0.26mg 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 6216 times more Vitamin K than ginger root - ginger root has 0.1ug 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, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oregano | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has 98 times more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 60 times more iron than ginger root - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger root and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 204% more potassium than ginger root - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ginger root per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.621 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.621 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than ginger root per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.748 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.748 G | 0.12 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 Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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FAQ
Does ginger root or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and ginger root has 70% less calories than oregano - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does ginger root or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and ginger root has 70% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or oregano contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has 98 times more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does ginger root or oregano contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 60 times more iron than ginger root - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does ginger root or oregano contain more potassium?
Both ginger root and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 200% more potassium than ginger root - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.