Mayonnaise vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Mayonnaise and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mayonnaise
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mayonnaise and oregano:
- Both mayonnaise and oregano are high in Vitamin K and calories.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12.
- Oregano is a great source of protein.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mayonnaise and oregano are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 157% more calories than oregano - mayonnaise has 680 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mayonnaise is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oregano per calorie. Mayonnaise has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:99 and for oregano, 13:88:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mayonnaise | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 88% |
| Fat | 99% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and mayonnaise has 99% less carbohydrates than oregano - mayonnaise has 0.57g 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 more dietary fiber than mayonnaise - oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mayonnaise and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 838% more protein than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mayonnaise is high in saturated fat and oregano has 87% less saturated fat than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and oregano are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and oregano does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Oregano has less cholesterol than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oregano does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oregano has more Vitamin C than mayonnaise - oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oregano has 431% more Vitamin A than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin D than oregano - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oregano does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 457% more Vitamin E than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both mayonnaise and oregano are high in Vitamin K. Oregano has 281% more Vitamin K than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 163ug 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, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12.
| Mayonnaise | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.172 MG | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 237 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has 198 times more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 174 times more iron than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Oregano is an excellent source of potassium and it has 62 times more potassium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 20mg 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,
| Mayonnaise | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 1007 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 12 UG | 1895 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than oregano per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 5.456 G | 0.621 G |
| DHA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 5.461 G | 0.621 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than oregano per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.125 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 39.146 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 39.271 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: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) .
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FAQ
Does mayonnaise or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mayonnaise and oregano are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 160% more calories than oregano - mayonnaise has 680 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does mayonnaise or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and mayonnaise has 100% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does mayonnaise or oregano contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has 198 times more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does mayonnaise or oregano contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 174 times more iron than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does mayonnaise or oregano contain more potassium?
Oregano is a rich source of potassium and it has 62 times more potassium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 20mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.