Olives vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Olives and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
olives
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in olives and oregano:
- Both olives and oregano are high in calcium, calories and iron.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano is a great source of protein.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E, Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both olives and oregano are high in calories. Oregano has 128% more calories than olive - olive has 116 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, olives is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oregano per calorie. Olives has a macronutrient ratio of 3:19:78 and for oregano, 10:79:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Olives | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 79% |
| Fat | 78% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and olive has 91% less carbohydrates than oregano - olive has 6g 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 olive - olive has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Olive has less sugar than oregano - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 971% more protein than olive - olive has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Olives and oregano contain similar amounts of saturated fat - olive has 2.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Olives and oregano contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - olive has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has 400% more Vitamin A than olive - olive has 17ug 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 10 times more Vitamin E than olive - olive has 1.7mg 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 443 times more Vitamin K than olive - olive has 1.4ug 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.
| Olives | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 0.037 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.015 MG | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 237 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both olives and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 17 times more calcium than olive - olive has 88mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Both olives and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 486% more iron than olive - olive has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Oregano is an excellent source of potassium and it has 156 times more potassium than olive - olive has 8mg 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,
| Olives | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 198 UG | 1007 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 510 UG | 1895 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both olives and oregano contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Olives | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.055 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.629 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 0.684 G | 0.748 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does olives or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Both olives and oregano are high in calories. Oregano has 130% more calories than olive - olive has 116 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does olives or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and olive has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - olive has 6g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does olives or oregano contain more calcium?
Both olives and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 17 times more calcium than olive - olive has 88mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does olives or oregano contain more iron?
Both olives and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 490% more iron than olive - olive has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does olives or oregano contain more potassium?
Oregano is a rich source of potassium and it has 156 times more potassium than olive - olive has 8mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.