Lemon vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and oregano:
- Both lemon and oregano are high in dietary fiber.
- Lemon has 38.7 times less saturated fat than oregano.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than lemon.
- Oregano is a great source of protein.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E, Vitamin K, calcium, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oregano is high in calories and lemon has 89% less calories than oregano - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to oregano for protein. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for oregano, 13:88:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 88% |
| Fat | 6% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and lemon has 86% less carbohydrates than oregano - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 14 times more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g 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 lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lemon has 38.7 times less saturated fat than oregano - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 22 times more Vitamin C than oregano - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug 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 120 times more Vitamin E than lemon - lemon has 0.15mg 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 more Vitamin K than lemon - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 237 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has 60 times more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg 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 lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Oregano is an excellent source of potassium and it has 813% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg 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 lemon and oregano contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Lemon | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 1007 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 1895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.621 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.621 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 0.063 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 lemon or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and lemon has 90% less calories than oregano - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does lemon or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and lemon has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or oregano contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has 60 times more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does lemon or oregano contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 60 times more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does lemon or oregano contain more potassium?
Oregano is a rich source of potassium and it has 810% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.