Capers vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Capers and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
capers
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in capers and oregano:
- Both oregano and capers are high in dietary fiber.
- Caper has 5.6 times less saturated fat than oregano.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than caper.
- 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: Capers (Capers, canned) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oregano is high in calories and caper has 91% less calories than oregano - oregano has 265 calories per 100 grams and caper has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, capers is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oregano per calorie. Capers has a macronutrient ratio of 24:49:27 and for oregano, 13:88:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Capers | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 49% | 88% |
| Fat | 27% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and caper has 93% less carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and caper has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oregano and capers are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 12 times more dietary fiber than caper - oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and caper has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oregano and capers contain similar amounts of sugar - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and caper has 0.41g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 281% more protein than caper - oregano has 9g of protein per 100 grams and caper has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Caper has 5.6 times less saturated fat than oregano - oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and caper has 0.23g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oregano and capers contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and caper has 4.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than caper - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and caper has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 19 times more Vitamin E than caper - oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and caper has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 24 times more Vitamin K than caper - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and caper has 24.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Capers | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.018 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.139 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 0.652 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.027 MG | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.023 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 237 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has 38 times more calcium than caper - oregano has 1597mg of calcium per 100 grams and caper has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than caper - oregano has 36.8mg of iron per 100 grams and caper has 1.7mg of iron.
potassium
Oregano is an excellent source of potassium and it has 30 times more potassium than caper - oregano has 1260mg of potassium per 100 grams and caper has 40mg 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,
| Capers | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 83 UG | 1007 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than caper per 100 grams.
| Capers | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.183 G | 0.621 G |
| DPA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.184 G | 0.621 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than caper per 100 grams.
| Capers | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.111 G | 0.748 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 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 capers contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and caper has 90% less calories than oregano - oregano has 265 calories in 100g and caper has 23 calories.
Does oregano or capers have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and caper has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of carbs for 100g and caper has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does oregano or capers contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has 38 times more calcium than caper - oregano has 1597mg of calcium in 100 grams and caper has 40mg of calcium.
Does oregano or capers contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than caper - oregano has 36.8mg of iron in 100 grams and caper has 1.7mg of iron.
Does oregano or capers contain more potassium?
Oregano is a rich source of potassium and it has 30 times more potassium than caper - oregano has 1260mg of potassium in 100 grams and caper has 40mg of potassium.