Oregano vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and scallion:
- Both scallion and oregano are high in Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- 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 and iron.
- Scallion has 47.4 times less saturated fat than oregano.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oregano is high in calories and scallion has 88% less calories than oregano - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oregano is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 13:88:0 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oregano | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 76% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 89% less carbohydrates than oregano - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both scallion and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 15 times more dietary fiber than scallion - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Scallion and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 392% more protein than scallion - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Scallion has 47.4 times less saturated fat than oregano - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 717% more Vitamin C than oregano - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has 70% more Vitamin A than scallion - scallion has 50ug 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 32 times more Vitamin E than scallion - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both scallion and oregano are high in Vitamin K. Oregano has 200% more Vitamin K than scallion - scallion has 207ug 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 | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both scallion and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 21 times more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both scallion and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 357% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg 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 scallion contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Oregano | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1007 UG | 598 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.621 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.621 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than scallion per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.748 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.748 G | 0.07 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.
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FAQ
Does scallion or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and scallion has 90% less calories than oregano - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does scallion or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or oregano contain more calcium?
Both scallion and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 21 times more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does scallion or oregano contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does scallion or oregano contain more potassium?
Both scallion and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 360% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.