Nutritional Yeast vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Nutritional Yeast and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nutritional yeast
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nutritional yeast and oregano:
- Both oregano and nutritional yeast are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than nutritional yeast.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both oregano and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Nutritional yeast has 23% more calories than oregano - oregano has 265 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nutritional yeast is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to oregano per calorie. Nutritional yeast has a macronutrient ratio of 41:41:17 and for oregano, 13:88:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nutritional Yeast | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 41% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 41% | 88% |
| Fat | 17% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both oregano and nutritional yeast are high in carbohydrates. Oregano has 67% more carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - oregano has 68.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oregano and nutritional yeast are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 58% more dietary fiber than nutritional yeast - oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nutritional yeast has less sugar than oregano - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both oregano and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 349% more protein than oregano - oregano has 9g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oregano and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oregano and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than nutritional yeast - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than nutritional yeast - oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 1553 times more Vitamin K than nutritional yeast - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both nutritional yeast and oregano contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Nutritional Yeast | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 10.99 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 4 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 40.2 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 13.5 MG | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | 2340 UG | 237 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 12.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has 52 times more calcium than nutritional yeast - oregano has 1597mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Both oregano and nutritional yeast are high in iron. Oregano has 15 times more iron than nutritional yeast - oregano has 36.8mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both oregano and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Oregano has 32% more potassium than nutritional yeast - oregano has 1260mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than nutritional yeast per 100 grams.
| Nutritional Yeast | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.748 G |
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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: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) .
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FAQ
Does oregano or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both oregano and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Nutritional yeast has 20% more calories than oregano - oregano has 265 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is oregano or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Both oregano and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 350% more protein than oregano - oregano has 9g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does oregano or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both oregano and nutritional yeast are high in carbohydrates. oregano has 70% more carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - oregano has 68.9g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does oregano or nutritional yeast contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has 52 times more calcium than nutritional yeast - oregano has 1597mg of calcium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
Does oregano or nutritional yeast contain more iron?
Both oregano and nutritional yeast are high in iron. Oregano has 15 times more iron than nutritional yeast - oregano has 36.8mg of iron in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
Does oregano or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Both oregano and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Oregano has 30% more potassium than nutritional yeast - oregano has 1260mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.