Oregano nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Spices, oregano, dried
				*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
		Top nutrition facts for Oregano
								
							| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 265 kcal | 
| 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) | 
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 26 grams | 
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly 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) | 
Oregano calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of oregano | 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.
				Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
			
			
			Vitamin A:
				
				
					255µg of 900µg 
				
				28%
						
		
			
			
			Vitamin E:
				
				
					55mg of 15mg 
				
				365%
						
		
			
			
			Vitamin D:
				
				
					0µg of 20µg 
				
				0%
						
		
			
			
			Vitamin C:
				
				
					6.9mg of 90mg 
				
				7.7%
						
		
			
			
			Vitamin B1:
				
				
					0.53mg of 1mg 
				
				44%
						
		
			
			
			Vitamin B2:
				
				
					1.6mg of 1mg 
				
				122%
						
		
			
			
			Vitamin B3:
				
				
					14mg of 16mg 
				
				87%
						
		
			
			
			Vitamin B5:
				
				
					2.8mg of 5mg 
				
				55%
						
		
			
			
			Vitamin B6:
				
				
					3.1mg of 1mg 
				
				241%
						
		
			
			
			Folate:
				
				
					711µg of 400µg 
				
				178%
						
		
			
			
			Vitamin B12:
				
				
					0µg of 2µg 
				
				0%
						
		
			
			
			Vitamin K:
				
				
					1865µg of 120µg 
				
				1554%
						
		
	
	Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
				
				Protein:
				
									
					
						
						Daily Value: 18%
						9  g of 50 g 
										
					9 g (18% of DV )
									
			
				
				Fats:
				
									
					
						
						Daily Value: 7%
						4.3  g of 65 g 
										
					4.3 g (7% of DV )
									
			
				
				Carbs:
				
									
					
						
						Daily Value: 23%
						68.9  g of 300 g 
										
					68.9 g (23% of DV )
									
			
				
				Water:
				
									
					
						
						Daily Value: 0%
						9.9  g of 2,000 g 
										
					9.9 g (0% of DV )
									
			
				
				Other:
				
									
					
						
						
				
		
		7.9  g 
										
					7.9 g
									
			Protein quality breakdown
			
			
			Tryptophan:
				
				
					609mg of 280mg 
				
				218%
						
		
			
			
			Threonine:
				
				
					966mg of 1,050mg 
				
				92%
						
		
			
			
			Isoleucine:
				
				
					1323mg of 1,400mg 
				
				95%
						
		
			
			
			Leucine:
				
				
					2340mg of 2,730mg 
				
				86%
						
		
			
			
			Lysine:
				
				
					1500mg of 2,100mg 
				
				71%
						
		
			
			
			Methionine:
				
				
					381mg of 1,050mg 
				
				36%
						
		
			
			
			Phenylalanine:
				
				
					1347mg of 1,750mg 
				
				77%
						
		
			
			
			Valine:
				
				
					1755mg of 1,820mg 
				
				96%
						
		
			
			
			Histidine:
				
				
					432mg of 700mg 
				
				62%
						
		
	
	Fat type information
					
					Saturated fat:
					1.6 g
				
								
					
					Monounsaturated fat:
					0.72 g
				
								
					
					Polyunsaturated fat:
					1.4 g
				
					
			
			Carbohydrate type breakdown
							
							Starch:
							0 g
						
												
							
							Sucrose:
							0.91 g
						
												
							
							Glucose:
							1.9 g
						
												
							
							Fructose:
							1.1 g
						
												
							
							Lactose:
							0 g
						
												
							
							Maltose:
							0 g
						
												
							
							Galactose:
							0.15 g
						
							
					
					Fiber content ratio for Oregano
				
				Sugar:
				4.1 g
			
						
				
				Fiber:
				43 g
			
						
				
				Other:
				22 g
			
				
		
		All nutrients for Oregano per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison | 
| Vitamin A | 85µg | 9% | 29% | |
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% | 35% | 
							5.6 times more than Orange 							
							 | 
						
| Protein | 9g | 21% | 47% | 
							3.2 times more than Broccoli 							
							 | 
						
| Fats | 4.3g | 7% | 54% | 
							7.8 times less than Cheese 							
							 | 
						
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% | 35% | 
							23 times less than Lemon 							
							 | 
						
| Net carbs | 26g | N/A | 27% | 
							2.1 times less than Chocolate 							
							 | 
						
| Carbs | 69g | 23% | 11% | 
							2.4 times more than Rice 							
							 | 
						
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% | 
							N/A 							
							 | 
						
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% | 
							N/A 							
							 | 
						
| Magnesium | 270mg | 64% | 10% | 
							1.9 times more than Almonds 							
							 | 
						
| Calcium | 1597mg | 160% | 4% | 
							12.8 times more than Milk 							
							 | 
						
| Potassium | 1260mg | 37% | 6% | 
							8.6 times more than Cucumber 							
							 | 
						
| Iron | 37mg | 460% | 2% | 
							14.2 times more than Beef broiled 							
							 | 
						
| Sugar | 4.1g | N/A | 51% | 
							2.2 times less than Coca-Cola 							
							 | 
						
| Fiber | 43g | 170% | 7% | 
							17.7 times more than Orange 							
							 | 
						
| Copper | 0.63mg | 70% | 19% | 
							4.5 times more than Shiitake 							
							 | 
						
| Zinc | 2.7mg | 24% | 33% | 
							2.3 times less than Beef broiled 							
							 | 
						
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 21% | 53% | 
							1.2 times less than Chicken meat 							
							 | 
						
| Sodium | 25mg | 1% | 80% | 
							19.6 times less than White bread 							
							 | 
						
| Vitamin E | 18mg | 122% | 34% | 
							12.5 times more than Kiwi 							
							 | 
						
| Manganese | 5mg | 217% | 25% | |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | 68% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 15% | 36% | 
							1.5 times less than Pea raw 							
							 | 
						
| Vitamin B2 | 0.53mg | 41% | 14% | 
							4.1 times more than Avocado 							
							 | 
						
| Vitamin B3 | 4.6mg | 29% | 36% | 
							2.1 times less than Turkey meat 							
							 | 
						
| Vitamin B5 | 0.92mg | 18% | 37% | 
							1.2 times less than Sunflower seeds 							
							 | 
						
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 80% | 13% | 
							8.8 times more than Oats 							
							 | 
						
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% | 
							N/A 							
							 | 
						
| Vitamin K | 622µg | 518% | 41% | 
							6.1 times more than Broccoli 							
							 | 
						
| Trans fat | 0g | N/A | 100% | 
							N/A 							
							 | 
						
| Folate | 237µg | 59% | 18% | 
							3.9 times more than Brussels sprouts 							
							 | 
						
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | 69% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.6g | 8% | 53% | 
							3.8 times less than Beef broiled 							
							 | 
						
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | N/A | 68% | 
							13.7 times less than Avocado 							
							 | 
						
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.4g | N/A | 39% | 
							34.5 times less than Walnut 							
							 | 
						
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0% | 65% | 
							1.5 times less than Chicken meat 							
							 | 
						
| Threonine | 0.32mg | 0% | 77% | 
							2.2 times less than Beef broiled 							
							 | 
						
| Isoleucine | 0.44mg | 0% | 75% | 
							2.1 times less than Salmon raw 							
							 | 
						
| Leucine | 0.78mg | 0% | 76% | 
							3.1 times less than Tuna Bluefin 							
							 | 
						
| Lysine | 0.5mg | 0% | 76% | 
							1.1 times more than Tofu 							
							 | 
						
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | 81% | 
							1.3 times more than Quinoa 							
							 | 
						
| Phenylalanine | 0.45mg | 0% | 77% | 
							1.5 times less than Egg 							
							 | 
						
| Valine | 0.59mg | 0% | 74% | 
							3.5 times less than Soybean raw 							
							 | 
						
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0% | 83% | 
							5.2 times less than Turkey meat 							
							 | 
						
| Fructose | 1.1g | 1% | 85% | 
							5.2 times less than Apple 							
							 | 
						
| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% | 
							N/A 							
							 | 
						
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% | 
							N/A 							
							 | 
						
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.62g | N/A | 79% | 
							14.7 times less than Canola oil 							
							 | 
						
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% | 
							N/A 							
							 | 
						
| 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 ______________
		
		Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
		
			Calories			265
		
		
		% Daily Value*
		
		  6.6%
			
		Total Fat 
			4.3g
			7.1%
					
Saturated Fat					1.6g
				0
					
			Trans  Fat			
					0g
				0
					
					Cholesterol					0mg
				
			1.1%
				
Sodium				25mg
			
					23%
				
				Total Carbohydrate
				69g
			
			  170%
					
			Dietary Fiber
					43g
				
					Total Sugars 0g
				
				
				
					Includes ? g Added Sugars					
				
			Protein 
				9g
			
		Vitamin D 
					0mcg
					0
				
				Calcium 
					1597mg
					160%
				
				Iron 
					37mg
					460%
				
				Potassium 
					1260mg
					37%
				
				*
			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
									ⓘ 
										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.
Source
									
								
Low in Cholesterol
								
									ⓘ 
										Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
									
								
No Trans Fats
								
									ⓘ 
										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.
Source
									
								
Low in Saturated Fats
								
									ⓘ 
										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.
Source
									
								
Low in Sugars
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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.