Cayenne Pepper vs. Oregano

Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Oregano


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and oregano:

  • Both cayenne pepper and oregano are high in Vitamin E, calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
  • Oregano has 52% less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
  • Oregano has 60% less sugar than cayenne pepper.
  • Oregano has more pantothenic acid and folate, however, cayenne pepper contains more Vitamin B6.
  • Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cayenne pepper and oregano 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: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both cayenne pepper and oregano are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 20% more calories than oregano - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to oregano for protein. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for oregano, 10:79:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cayenne Pepper Oregano
Protein 11% 10%
Carbohydrates 53% 79%
Fat 36% 11%
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carbohydrates

Both cayenne pepper and oregano are high in carbohydrates. Oregano has 22% more carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both cayenne pepper and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 56% more dietary fiber than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Oregano has 60% less sugar than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Both cayenne pepper and oregano are high in protein. Cayenne pepper has 33% more protein than oregano - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Oregano has 52% less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 32 times more Vitamin C than oregano - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 23 times more Vitamin A than oregano - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Both cayenne pepper and oregano are high in Vitamin E. Cayenne pepper has 63% more Vitamin E than oregano - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg 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 674% more Vitamin K than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Oregano has more pantothenic acid and folate, however, cayenne pepper contains more Vitamin B6. Both cayenne pepper and oregano contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.

Cayenne Pepper Oregano
Thiamin 0.328 MG 0.177 MG
Riboflavin 0.919 MG 0.528 MG
Niacin 8.701 MG 4.64 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.921 MG
Vitamin B6 2.45 MG 1.044 MG
Folate 106 UG 237 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both cayenne pepper and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 979% more calcium than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.

iron

Both cayenne pepper and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 372% more iron than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.

potassium

Both cayenne pepper and oregano are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 102% more potassium than - cayenne pepper has 2014mg 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,

Cayenne Pepper Oregano
beta-carotene 21840 UG 1007 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 13157 UG 1895 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 20 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both cayenne pepper and oregano contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Cayenne Pepper Oregano
alpha linoleic acid 0.66 G 0.621 G
Total 0.66 G 0.621 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than oregano per 100 grams.

Cayenne Pepper Oregano
linoleic acid 7.71 G 0.748 G
Total 7.71 G 0.748 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) .

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FAQ

Does cayenne pepper or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both cayenne pepper and oregano are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 20% more calories than oregano - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.

Does cayenne pepper or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cayenne pepper and oregano are high in carbohydrates. oregano has 20% more carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.

Does cayenne pepper or oregano contain more calcium?
Both cayenne pepper and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 980% more calcium than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.

Does cayenne pepper or oregano contain more iron?
Both cayenne pepper and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 370% more iron than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.

Does cayenne pepper or oregano contain more potassium?
Both cayenne pepper and oregano are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 100% more potassium than - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.