Granola vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Granola and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
granola
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granola and oregano:
- Both oregano and granola are high in Vitamin E, calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Granola has more thiamin, however, oregano contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has 61% less saturated fat than granola.
- Oregano has signficantly less sugar than granola.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than granola.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Granola (Cereals ready-to-eat, granola, homemade) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both oregano and granola are high in calories. Granola has 85% more calories than oregano - oregano has 265 calories per 100 grams and granola has 489 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granola is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to oregano for protein. Granola has a macronutrient ratio of 11:44:45 and for oregano, 13:88:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granola | Oregano | |
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| Protein | 11% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 88% |
| Fat | 45% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both oregano and granola are high in carbohydrates. Oregano has 28% more carbohydrates than granola - oregano has 68.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and granola has 53.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oregano and granola are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 378% more dietary fiber than granola - oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and granola has 8.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oregano has signficantly less sugar than granola - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and granola has 19.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both oregano and granola are high in protein. Granola has 52% more protein than oregano - oregano has 9g of protein per 100 grams and granola has 13.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oregano has 61% less saturated fat than granola - oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granola has 4g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both granola and oregano are low in trans fat - granola has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and oregano does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oregano and granola contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granola has 1.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than granola - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and granola has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Both oregano and granola are high in Vitamin E. Oregano has 65% more Vitamin E than granola - oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and granola has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 116 times more Vitamin K than granola - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and granola has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Granola has more thiamin, however, oregano contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both granola and oregano contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Granola | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.548 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.354 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 2.739 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.752 MG | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.37 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | 84 UG | 237 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both oregano and granola are high in calcium. Oregano has 20 times more calcium than granola - oregano has 1597mg of calcium per 100 grams and granola has 76mg of calcium.
iron
Both oregano and granola are high in iron. Oregano has 832% more iron than granola - oregano has 36.8mg of iron per 100 grams and granola has 4mg of iron.
potassium
Both oregano and granola are high in potassium. Oregano has 134% more potassium than granola - oregano has 1260mg of potassium per 100 grams and granola has 539mg 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,
| Granola | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 1007 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 137 UG | 1895 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both granola and oregano contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Granola | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.611 G | 0.621 G |
| EPA | 0.002 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.613 G | 0.621 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, granola has more linoleic acid than oregano per 100 grams.
| Granola | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.053 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 7.194 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 7.247 G | 0.748 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 granola contain more calories in 100 grams?Both oregano and granola are high in calories. Granola has 90% more calories than oregano - oregano has 265 calories in 100g and granola has 489 calories.
Does oregano or granola have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both oregano and granola are high in carbohydrates. oregano has 30% more carbohydrates than granola - oregano has 68.9g of carbs for 100g and granola has 53.9g of carbohydrates.
Does oregano or granola contain more calcium?
Both oregano and granola are high in calcium. Oregano has 20 times more calcium than granola - oregano has 1597mg of calcium in 100 grams and granola has 76mg of calcium.
Does oregano or granola contain more iron?
Both oregano and granola are high in iron. Oregano has 830% more iron than granola - oregano has 36.8mg of iron in 100 grams and granola has 4mg of iron.
Does oregano or granola contain more potassium?
Both oregano and granola are high in potassium. Oregano has 130% more potassium than granola - oregano has 1260mg of potassium in 100 grams and granola has 539mg of potassium.