Sesame Oil vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Oil and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame oil
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame oil and oregano:
- Both sesame oil and oregano are high in calories.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than sesame oil.
- 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: Sesame Oil (Oil, sesame, salad or cooking) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sesame oil and oregano are high in calories. Sesame oil has 234% more calories than oregano - sesame oil has 884 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame oil is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oregano per calorie. Sesame oil has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for oregano, 13:88:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Oil | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 88% |
| Fat | 100% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and sesame oil has less carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Oregano is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sesame oil - oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sesame oil has less sugar than oregano - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has more protein than sesame oil - oregano has 9g of protein per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame oil is high in saturated fat and oregano has 89% less saturated fat than sesame oil - sesame oil has 14.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oregano has more Vitamin C than sesame oil - oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than sesame oil - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 12 times more Vitamin E than sesame oil - sesame oil has 1.4mg 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 44 times more Vitamin K than sesame oil - sesame oil has 13.6ug 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.
| Sesame 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 sesame oil - oregano has 1597mg of calcium per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has more iron than sesame oil - oregano has 36.8mg of iron per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Oregano is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than sesame oil - oregano has 1260mg of potassium per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sesame oil per 100 grams.
| Sesame Oil | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.3 G | 0.621 G |
| Total | 0.3 G | 0.621 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame oil has more linoleic acid than oregano per 100 grams.
| Sesame Oil | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 41.3 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 41.3 G | 0.748 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Sesame Oil (Oil, sesame, salad or cooking) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does sesame oil or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sesame oil and oregano are high in calories. Sesame oil has 230% more calories than oregano - sesame oil has 884 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does oregano or sesame oil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and sesame oil has fewer carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of carbs for 100g and sesame oil has no carbs..
Does oregano or sesame oil contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than sesame oil - oregano has 1597mg of calcium in 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Does oregano or sesame oil contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has more iron than sesame oil - oregano has 36.8mg of iron in 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Does oregano or sesame oil contain more potassium?
Oregano is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than sesame oil - oregano has 1260mg of potassium in 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.