Oregano vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and pickles:
- Both pickles and oregano are high in calcium.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than pickle.
- Oregano is a great source of protein.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E, Vitamin K, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Pickle has 18.6 times less saturated fat than oregano.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oregano is high in calories and pickle has 95% less calories than oregano - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oregano is much heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to pickles for protein. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 13:88:0 and for pickles, 16:65:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oregano | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 65% |
| Fat | ~ | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and pickle has 97% less carbohydrates than oregano - pickle has 2.4g 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 41 times more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pickle has 18.6 times less saturated fat than oregano - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pickles and oregano contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than pickle - pickle has 6ug 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 607 times more Vitamin E than pickle - pickle has 0.03mg 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 34 times more Vitamin K than pickle - pickle has 17.3ug 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.
| Oregano | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pickles and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 27 times more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 140 times more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Oregano is an excellent source of potassium and it has 977% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg 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 oregano and pickles contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Oregano | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1007 UG | 53 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 28 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pickle per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.621 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.621 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than pickle per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.748 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.748 G | 0.052 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 pickles or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and pickle has 100% less calories than oregano - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does pickles or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and pickle has 100% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does pickles or oregano contain more calcium?
Both pickles and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 27 times more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does pickles or oregano contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 140 times more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does pickles or oregano contain more potassium?
Oregano is a rich source of potassium and it has 980% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.