Lemon juice vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon juice
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon juice and oregano:
- Lemon juice has 37.7 times less saturated fat than oregano.
- Lemon juice 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 juice.
- 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: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) 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 juice has 92% less calories than oregano - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to oregano for carbs. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:88:7 and for oregano, 13:88:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 88% |
| Fat | 7% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and lemon juice has 90% less carbohydrates than oregano - lemon juice has 6.9g 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 140 times more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice 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 24 times more protein than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lemon juice has 37.7 times less saturated fat than oregano - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 15 times more Vitamin C than oregano - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than lemon juice - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 120 times more Vitamin E than lemon juice - lemon juice 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 juice - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon juice | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 237 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has 265 times more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 459 times more iron than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Oregano is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg 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,
| Lemon juice | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 1007 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 UG | 1895 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.621 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.621 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 0.012 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does lemon juice or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and lemon juice has 90% less calories than oregano - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does lemon juice or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and lemon juice has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon juice or oregano contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has 265 times more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does lemon juice or oregano contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 459 times more iron than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does lemon juice or oregano contain more potassium?
Oregano is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.