Oregano vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and kimchi:
- Both kimchi and oregano are high in iron.
- Kimchi has 22.1 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 kimchi.
- Oregano is a great source of protein.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oregano is high in calories and kimchi has 94% less calories than oregano - kimchi has 15 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oregano is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to kimchi per calorie. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 13:88:0 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oregano | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 51% |
| Fat | ~ | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and kimchi has 97% less carbohydrates than oregano - kimchi has 2.4g 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 25 times more dietary fiber than kimchi - kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kimchi and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - kimchi has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 718% more protein than kimchi - kimchi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Kimchi has 22.1 times less saturated fat than oregano - kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oregano has more Vitamin C than kimchi - oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than kimchi - kimchi 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 165 times more Vitamin E than kimchi - kimchi has 0.11mg 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 13 times more Vitamin K than kimchi - kimchi has 43.6ug 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 | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has 47 times more calcium than kimchi - kimchi has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Both kimchi and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 13 times more iron than kimchi - kimchi has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Oregano is an excellent source of potassium and it has 734% more potassium than kimchi - kimchi has 151mg 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 kimchi contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Oregano | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1007 UG | 55 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 49 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than kimchi per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.621 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.621 G | 0.137 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than kimchi per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.748 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.748 G | 0.104 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 kimchi or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and kimchi has 90% less calories than oregano - kimchi has 15 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does kimchi or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and kimchi has 100% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - kimchi has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does kimchi or oregano contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has 47 times more calcium than kimchi - kimchi has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does kimchi or oregano contain more iron?
Both kimchi and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 13 times more iron than kimchi - kimchi has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does kimchi or oregano contain more potassium?
Oregano is a rich source of potassium and it has 730% more potassium than kimchi - kimchi has 151mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.