Oregano vs. Salt
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Salt
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
salt
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and salt:
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than salt.
- Oregano is a great source of protein.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Salt (Salt, table) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oregano is high in calories and salt has less calories than oregano - oregano has 265 calories per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
| Oregano | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | ~ |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and salt has less carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Oregano is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salt - oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salt has less sugar than oregano - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has more protein than salt - oregano has 9g of protein per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Salt has less saturated fat than oregano - oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oregano has more Vitamin C than salt - oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than salt - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than salt - oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than salt - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oregano | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 237 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has 65 times more calcium than salt - oregano has 1597mg of calcium per 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 110 times more iron than salt - oregano has 36.8mg of iron per 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
potassium
Oregano is an excellent source of potassium and it has 156 times more potassium than salt - oregano has 1260mg of potassium per 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.
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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.
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FAQ
Does oregano or salt contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and salt has less calories than oregano - oregano has 265 calories in 100g and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Does oregano or salt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and salt has fewer carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of carbs for 100g and salt has no carbs..
Does oregano or salt contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has 65 times more calcium than salt - oregano has 1597mg of calcium in 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
Does oregano or salt contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 110 times more iron than salt - oregano has 36.8mg of iron in 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
Does oregano or salt contain more potassium?
Oregano is a rich source of potassium and it has 156 times more potassium than salt - oregano has 1260mg of potassium in 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.