Oregano vs. Tumeric
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Tumeric
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
tumeric
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and tumeric:
- Both oregano and tumeric are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than tumeric.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both oregano and tumeric are high in calories. Tumeric has 18% more calories than oregano - oregano has 265 calories per 100 grams and tumeric has 312 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oregano is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to tumeric for protein. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 13:88:0 and for tumeric, 12:79:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oregano | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 79% |
| Fat | ~ | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both oregano and tumeric are high in carbohydrates. Oregano is very similar to tumeric for carbohydrates - oregano has 68.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oregano and tumeric are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 87% more dietary fiber than tumeric - oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oregano and tumeric contain similar amounts of sugar - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and tumeric has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both oregano and tumeric are high in protein. Oregano is very similar to oregano for protein - oregano has 9g of protein per 100 grams and tumeric has 9.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oregano and tumeric contain similar amounts of saturated fat - oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both tumeric and oregano are low in trans fat - tumeric has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and oregano does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oregano and tumeric contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tumeric has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than tumeric - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tumeric does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 312% more Vitamin E than tumeric - oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tumeric has 4.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 45 times more Vitamin K than tumeric - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both oregano and tumeric contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Oregano | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | 1.35 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | 0.542 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | 0.107 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both oregano and tumeric are high in calcium. Oregano has 851% more calcium than tumeric - oregano has 1597mg of calcium per 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
iron
Both oregano and tumeric are high in iron. Tumeric has 49% more iron than oregano - oregano has 36.8mg of iron per 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
potassium
Both oregano and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 108% more potassium than - oregano has 1260mg of potassium per 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tumeric per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.621 G | 0.084 G |
| Total | 0.621 G | 0.084 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both oregano and tumeric contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Oregano | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.748 G | 0.672 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.081 G |
| Total | 0.748 G | 0.753 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 tumeric contain more calories in 100 grams?Both oregano and tumeric are high in calories. Tumeric has 20% more calories than oregano - oregano has 265 calories in 100g and tumeric has 312 calories.
Does oregano or tumeric have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both oregano and tumeric are high in carbohydrates. oregano is very similar to tumeric for carbohydrates - oregano has 68.9g of carbs for 100g and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
Does oregano or tumeric contain more calcium?
Both oregano and tumeric are high in calcium. Oregano has 850% more calcium than tumeric - oregano has 1597mg of calcium in 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
Does oregano or tumeric contain more iron?
Both oregano and tumeric are high in iron. Tumeric has 50% more iron than oregano - oregano has 36.8mg of iron in 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
Does oregano or tumeric contain more potassium?
Both oregano and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 110% more potassium than - oregano has 1260mg of potassium in 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.