Soybean Oil vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Soybean Oil and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
soybean oil
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soybean oil and oregano:
- Both oregano and soybean oil are high in Vitamin E, Vitamin K and calories.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than soybean oil.
- Oregano is a great source of protein.
- Oregano is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soybean Oil (Oil, vegetable, soybean, refined) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both oregano and soybean oil are high in calories. Soybean oil has 234% more calories than oregano - oregano has 265 calories per 100 grams and soybean oil has 884 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, soybean oil is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oregano per calorie. Soybean oil has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for oregano, 10:79:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Soybean Oil | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 79% |
| Fat | 100% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and soybean oil has less carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Oregano is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than soybean oil - oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Soybean oil has less sugar than oregano - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has more protein than soybean oil - oregano has 9g of protein per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Soybean oil is high in saturated fat and oregano has 90% less saturated fat than soybean oil - oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soybean oil has 15.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both soybean oil and oregano are low in trans fat - soybean oil has 0.68g of trans fat per 100 grams and oregano does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oregano has more Vitamin C than soybean oil - oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than soybean oil - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Both oregano and soybean oil are high in Vitamin E. Oregano has 123% more Vitamin E than soybean oil - oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soybean oil has 8.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both oregano and soybean oil are high in Vitamin K. Oregano has 238% more Vitamin K than soybean oil - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soybean oil has 183.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Soybean Oil | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 more calcium than soybean oil - oregano has 1597mg of calcium per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 1839 times more iron than soybean oil - oregano has 36.8mg of iron per 100 grams and soybean oil has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Oregano is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than soybean oil - oregano has 1260mg of potassium per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, soybean oil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than oregano per 100 grams.
| Soybean Oil | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 7.034 G | 0.621 G |
| Total | 7.034 G | 0.621 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soybean oil has more linoleic acid than oregano per 100 grams.
| Soybean Oil | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.242 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 50.299 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 50.541 G | 0.748 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Soybean Oil (Oil, vegetable, soybean, refined) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) .
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FAQ
Does oregano or soybean oil contain more calories in 100 grams?Both oregano and soybean oil are high in calories. Soybean oil has 230% more calories than oregano - oregano has 265 calories in 100g and soybean oil has 884 calories.
Does oregano or soybean oil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and soybean oil has fewer carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of carbs for 100g and soybean oil has no carbs..
Does oregano or soybean oil contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than soybean oil - oregano has 1597mg of calcium in 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Does oregano or soybean oil contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 1839 times more iron than soybean oil - oregano has 36.8mg of iron in 100 grams and soybean oil has 0.02mg of iron.
Does oregano or soybean oil contain more potassium?
Oregano is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than soybean oil - oregano has 1260mg of potassium in 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.