Green Tea vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Green Tea and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
green tea
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in green tea and oregano:
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than green tea.
- 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: Green Tea (Beverages, tea, green, brewed, regular) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oregano is high in calories and green tea has 100% less calories than oregano - oregano has 265 calories per 100 grams and green tea has 1 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, green tea is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to oregano for fat. Green tea has a macronutrient ratio of 100:0:0 and for oregano, 13:88:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Green Tea | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 100% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 88% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and green tea has less carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Oregano is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than green tea - oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Green tea has less sugar than oregano - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 39 times more protein than green tea - oregano has 9g of protein per 100 grams and green tea has 0.22g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Green tea has less saturated fat than oregano - oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oregano has more Vitamin C than green tea - oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than green tea - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than green tea - oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than green tea - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Green Tea | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.007 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.058 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 0.03 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 237 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has more calcium than green tea - oregano has 1597mg of calcium per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 1839 times more iron than green tea - oregano has 36.8mg of iron per 100 grams and green tea has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Oregano is an excellent source of potassium and it has 156 times more potassium than green tea - oregano has 1260mg of potassium per 100 grams and green tea has 8mg of potassium.
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 oregano or green tea contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and green tea has 100% less calories than oregano - oregano has 265 calories in 100g and green tea has 1 calories.
Is oregano or green tea better for protein?
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 39 times more protein than green tea - oregano has 9g of protein per 100 grams and green tea has 0.22g of protein.
Does oregano or green tea have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and green tea has fewer carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of carbs for 100g and green tea has no carbs..
Does oregano or green tea contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than green tea - oregano has 1597mg of calcium in 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Does oregano or green tea contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 1839 times more iron than green tea - oregano has 36.8mg of iron in 100 grams and green tea has 0.02mg of iron.
Does oregano or green tea contain more potassium?
Oregano is a rich source of potassium and it has 156 times more potassium than green tea - oregano has 1260mg of potassium in 100 grams and green tea has 8mg of potassium.