Blueberry vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blueberry
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and oregano:
- Both oregano and blueberry are high in dietary fiber.
- Blueberry has 54.3 times less saturated fat than oregano.
- Oregano has 59% less sugar than blueberry.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than blueberry.
- Oregano is a great source of protein.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E, Vitamin K, calcium, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oregano is high in calories and blueberry has 78% less calories than oregano - oregano has 265 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blueberry is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to oregano for carbs. Blueberry has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:5 and for oregano, 13:88:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blueberry | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 88% |
| Fat | 5% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and blueberry has 79% less carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oregano and blueberry are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 16 times more dietary fiber than blueberry - oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oregano has 59% less sugar than blueberry - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than blueberry - oregano has 9g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Blueberry has 54.3 times less saturated fat than oregano - oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Blueberry has 322% more Vitamin C than oregano - oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than blueberry - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 31 times more Vitamin E than blueberry - oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 31 times more Vitamin K than blueberry - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Blueberry | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 237 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has 265 times more calcium than blueberry - oregano has 1597mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 130 times more iron than blueberry - oregano has 36.8mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Oregano is an excellent source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than blueberry - oregano has 1260mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg 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,
| Blueberry | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 32 UG | 1007 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 80 UG | 1895 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than blueberry per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.058 G | 0.621 G |
| Total | 0.058 G | 0.621 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than blueberry per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.088 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 0.088 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 blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and blueberry has 80% less calories than oregano - oregano has 265 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.
Does oregano or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and blueberry has 80% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does oregano or blueberry contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has 265 times more calcium than blueberry - oregano has 1597mg of calcium in 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
Does oregano or blueberry contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 130 times more iron than blueberry - oregano has 36.8mg of iron in 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
Does oregano or blueberry contain more potassium?
Oregano is a rich source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than blueberry - oregano has 1260mg of potassium in 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg of potassium.