Oregano vs. Bittersweet Chocolate

Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Bittersweet Chocolate

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of oregano versus bittersweet chocolate (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and bittersweet chocolate:

  • Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Oregano has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate.
  • Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and Vitamin K.
Detailed nutritional comparison of oregano and bittersweet chocolate is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

calories

Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 142% more calories than oregano - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, oregano is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to bittersweet chocolate for protein. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 10:79:11 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Oregano Bittersweet Chocolate
Protein 10% 9%
Carbohydrates 79% 18%
Fat 11% 73%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Oregano is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 59% less carbohydrates than oregano - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 156% more dietary fiber than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Bittersweet chocolate and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in protein. Bittersweet chocolate has 59% more protein than oregano - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and oregano has 95% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oregano does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Oregano has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 44 times more Vitamin E than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg 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 63 times more Vitamin K than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Oregano has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both oregano and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of thiamin.

Oregano Bittersweet Chocolate
Thiamin 0.177 MG 0.147 MG
Riboflavin 0.528 MG 0.1 MG
Niacin 4.64 MG 1.355 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.921 MG 0.168 MG
Vitamin B6 1.044 MG 0.027 MG
Folate 237 UG 28 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 14 times more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.

iron

Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 111% more iron than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.

potassium

Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 52% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids,

Oregano Bittersweet Chocolate
beta-carotene 1007 UG ~
alpha-carotene 20 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 1895 UG 38 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams.

Oregano Bittersweet Chocolate
alpha linoleic acid 0.621 G 0.117 G
Total 0.621 G 0.117 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both oregano and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Oregano Bittersweet Chocolate
linoleic acid 0.748 G 1.435 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.553 G
Total 0.748 G 1.988 G


Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Oregano or Bittersweet Chocolate .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .

Oregano 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Bittersweet Chocolate 100g

( 100 g )
265KCAL 13%
calories 142%
642KCAL 32%
69G 28%
146% carbohydrates
28G 11%
43G 170%
153% dietary fiber
17G 66%
4.1G 351% sugar 0.91G
4.3G 7%
total fat >999%
52G 82%
1.6G 9%
saturated fat >999%
32G 179%
0.72G monounsaturated fat >999% 16G
1.4G polyunsaturated fat 14% 1.6G
cholesterol >999% 2MG
25MG 2%
4% sodium
24MG 2%
Vitamins and Minerals
85UG 12%
>999% Vitamin A
2.3MG 3%
>999% Vitamin C
1597MG 160%
>999% calcium
101MG 10%
37MG 204%
118% iron
17MG 97%
270MG 87%
magnesium 21%
327MG 106%
1260MG 55%
52% potassium
830MG 36%
0.18MG 16%
20% thiamin (Vit B1)
0.15MG 13%
0.53MG 48%
430% riboflavin (Vit B2)
0.1MG 9%
4.6MG 33%
229% niacin (Vit B3)
1.4MG 10%
1MG 80%
>999% Vitamin B6
0.03MG 2%
0.92MG 18%
441% pantothenic acid (Vit B5)
0.17MG 3%
237UG 59%
746% folate (Vit B9)
28UG 7%
18MG 122%
>999% Vitamin E
0.4MG 3%
622UG 691%
>999% Vitamin K
9.7UG 11%
9G 18%
protein 56%
14G 29%
32MG 8%
choline 44%
46MG 11%
0.63MG 53%
copper 408%
3.2MG 269%
5MG 277%
19% manganese
4.2MG 232%
148MG 21%
phosphorus 170%
400MG 57%
4.5UG 8%
selenium 80%
8.1UG 15%
2.7MG 34%
zinc 256%
9.6MG 120%
9.9G 661% Water 1.3G


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Starch, Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, fluoride, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin D, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin B12, trans fat.

FAQ

Does bittersweet chocolate or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 140% more calories than oregano - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.

Does bittersweet chocolate or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 60% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.

Does bittersweet chocolate or oregano contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 14 times more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.

Does bittersweet chocolate or oregano contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 110% more iron than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.

Does bittersweet chocolate or oregano contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 50% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.