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Oregano nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Spices, oregano, dried
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Oregano

Oregano
Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. 5 (low)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 265
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 26.42 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 0.25 tsp (0.5 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -44.4 (alkaline)
TOP 2% Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 98% of foods
TOP 4% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 96% of foods
TOP 6% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 94% of foods
TOP 7% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 93% of foods
TOP 10% Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 90% of foods

Oregano calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 265
Calories in 0.25 tsp 1 0.5 g
Calories in 1 tsp, ground 5 1.8 g

Oregano Glycemic index (GI)

Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
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Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25% 18%
Calcium: 1597 mg of 1,000 mg 160%
Iron: 36.8 mg of 8 mg 460%
Magnesium: 270 mg of 420 mg 64%
Phosphorus: 148 mg of 700 mg 21%
Potassium: 1260 mg of 3,400 mg 37%
Sodium: 25 mg of 2,300 mg 1%
Zinc: 2.69 mg of 11 mg 24%
Copper: 0.633 mg of 1 mg 70%
Manganese: 4.99 mg of 2 mg 217%
Selenium: 4.5 µg of 55 µg 8%
Choline: 32.3 mg of 550 mg 6%

Mineral chart - relative view

Iron
36.8 mg
TOP 2%
Calcium
1597 mg
TOP 4%
Potassium
1260 mg
TOP 6%
Magnesium
270 mg
TOP 10%
Copper
0.633 mg
TOP 19%
Manganese
4.99 mg
TOP 25%
Zinc
2.69 mg
TOP 33%
Phosphorus
148 mg
TOP 53%
Selenium
4.5 µg
TOP 68%
Choline
32.3 mg
TOP 69%
Sodium
25 mg
TOP 80%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 103% 366% 0% 8% 45% 122% 87% 56% 241% 178% 0% 1555%
Vitamin A: 1701 IU of 5,000 IU 34%
Vitamin E : 18.26 mg of 15 mg 122%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 2.3 mg of 90 mg 3%
Vitamin B1: 0.177 mg of 1 mg 15%
Vitamin B2: 0.528 mg of 1 mg 41%
Vitamin B3: 4.64 mg of 16 mg 29%
Vitamin B5: 0.921 mg of 5 mg 18%
Vitamin B6: 1.044 mg of 1 mg 80%
Folate: 237 µg of 400 µg 59%
Vitamin B12: 0 µg of 2 µg 0%
Vitamin K: 621.7 µg of 120 µg 518%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin B6
1.044 mg
TOP 13%
Vitamin B2
0.528 mg
TOP 14%
Vitamin A
1701 IU
TOP 15%
Folate
237 µg
TOP 18%
Vitamin E
18.26 mg
TOP 34%
Vitamin C
2.3 mg
TOP 35%
Vitamin B3
4.64 mg
TOP 36%
Vitamin B1
0.177 mg
TOP 36%
Vitamin B5
0.921 mg
TOP 37%
Vitamin K
621.7 µg
TOP 41%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

9% 5% 68% 10% 8%
Protein:
Daily Value: 18%
9 g of 50 g
18%
Fats:
Daily Value: 7%
4.28 g of 65 g
7%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 23%
68.92 g of 300 g
23%
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
9.93 g of 2,000 g
0%
Other:
7.87 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 218% 92% 95% 86% 72% 37% 77% 97% 62%
Tryptophan: 203 mg of 280 mg 73%
Threonine: 322 mg of 1,050 mg 31%
Isoleucine: 441 mg of 1,400 mg 32%
Leucine: 780 mg of 2,730 mg 29%
Lysine: 500 mg of 2,100 mg 24%
Methionine: 127 mg of 1,050 mg 12%
Phenylalanine: 449 mg of 1,750 mg 26%
Valine: 585 mg of 1,820 mg 32%
Histidine: 144 mg of 700 mg 21%

Fat type information

43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

22% 46% 28% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.91 g
Glucose: 1.9 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g

Fiber content ratio for Oregano

6% 62% 32%
Sugar: 4.09 g
Fiber: 42.5 g
Other: 22.33 g

All nutrients for Oregano per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 265kcal 13% 35% 5.6 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 9g 21% 47% 3.2 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 4.28g 7% 54% 7.8 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3% 35% 23 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 26.42g N/A 27% 2.1 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 68.92g 23% 11% 2.4 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 36.8mg 460% 2% 14.2 times more than BeefBeef
Calcium 1597mg 160% 4% 12.8 times more than MilkMilk
Potassium 1260mg 37% 6% 8.6 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 270mg 64% 10% 1.9 times more than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 4.09g N/A 51% 2.2 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 42.5g 170% 7% 17.7 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.63mg 70% 19% 4.5 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 2.69mg 24% 33% 2.3 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 148mg 21% 53% 1.2 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 25mg 1% 80% 19.6 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 1701IU 34% 15% 9.8 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 9% 29%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 122% 34% 12.5 times more than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 4.5µg 8% 68%
Manganese 4.99mg 217% 25%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 15% 36% 1.5 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.53mg 41% 14% 4.1 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 29% 36% 2.1 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.92mg 18% 37% 1.2 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.04mg 80% 13% 8.8 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 621.7µg 518% 41% 6.1 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 237µg 59% 18% 3.9 times more than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Saturated Fat 1.55g 8% 53% 3.8 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g N/A 68% 13.7 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.37g N/A 39% 34.5 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0% 65% 1.5 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.32mg 0% 77% 2.2 times less than BeefBeef
Isoleucine 0.44mg 0% 75% 2.1 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.78mg 0% 76% 3.1 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.5mg 0% 76% 1.1 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.13mg 0% 81% 1.3 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0% 77% 1.5 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.59mg 0% 74% 3.5 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.14mg 0% 83% 5.2 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Fructose 1.13g 1% 85% 5.2 times less than AppleApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.62g N/A 79% 14.7 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g N/A 100%

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 265
% Daily Value*
6%
Total Fat 4g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
1%
Sodium 25mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate 69g
172%
Dietary Fiber 43g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 9g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 1,597mg 0%

Iron 37mg 463%

Potassium 1,260mg 0%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
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 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Oregano nutrition infographic

Oregano nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/nutrients

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