Oregano vs. Rosemary
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Rosemary
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
rosemary
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and rosemary:
- Both oregano and rosemary are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano is a great source of protein.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and Vitamin K.
- Rosemary is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Rosemary is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Rosemary (Rosemary, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both oregano and rosemary are high in calories. Oregano has 102% more calories than rosemary - oregano has 265 calories per 100 grams and rosemary has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oregano is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to rosemary for fat. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 13:88:0 and for rosemary, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oregano | Rosemary | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and rosemary has 70% less carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and rosemary has 20.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oregano and rosemary are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 201% more dietary fiber than rosemary - oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and rosemary has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rosemary has less sugar than oregano - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and rosemary does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 172% more protein than rosemary - oregano has 9g of protein per 100 grams and rosemary has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oregano has 45% less saturated fat than rosemary - oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and rosemary has 2.8g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rosemary is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 848% more Vitamin C than oregano - oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and rosemary has 21.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rosemary is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 72% more Vitamin A than oregano - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and rosemary has 146ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than rosemary - oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and rosemary does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than rosemary - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and rosemary does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both oregano and rosemary contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Oregano | Rosemary | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.152 MG |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | 0.912 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | 0.804 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | 0.336 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 109 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both oregano and rosemary are high in calcium. Oregano has 404% more calcium than rosemary - oregano has 1597mg of calcium per 100 grams and rosemary has 317mg of calcium.
iron
Both oregano and rosemary are high in iron. Oregano has 453% more iron than rosemary - oregano has 36.8mg of iron per 100 grams and rosemary has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both oregano and rosemary are high in potassium. Oregano has 89% more potassium than rosemary - oregano has 1260mg of potassium per 100 grams and rosemary has 668mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both oregano and rosemary contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Oregano | Rosemary | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.621 G | 0.414 G |
| Total | 0.621 G | 0.414 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both oregano and rosemary contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Oregano | Rosemary | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.748 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 0.748 G | 0.447 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 oregano or rosemary contain more calories in 100 grams?Both oregano and rosemary are high in calories. Oregano has 100% more calories than rosemary - oregano has 265 calories in 100g and rosemary has 131 calories.
Does oregano or rosemary have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and rosemary has 70% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of carbs for 100g and rosemary has 20.7g of carbohydrates.
Does oregano or rosemary contain more calcium?
Both oregano and rosemary are high in calcium. Oregano has 400% more calcium than rosemary - oregano has 1597mg of calcium in 100 grams and rosemary has 317mg of calcium.
Does oregano or rosemary contain more iron?
Both oregano and rosemary are high in iron. Oregano has 450% more iron than rosemary - oregano has 36.8mg of iron in 100 grams and rosemary has 6.7mg of iron.
Does oregano or rosemary contain more potassium?
Both oregano and rosemary are high in potassium. Oregano has 90% more potassium than rosemary - oregano has 1260mg of potassium in 100 grams and rosemary has 668mg of potassium.