Oregano vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and oregano are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Oregano has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread.
- Oregano is a great source of protein.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and oregano are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 103% more calories than oregano - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oregano is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 13:88:0 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oregano | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
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| Protein | 13% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 46% |
| Fat | ~ | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and oregano are high in carbohydrates. Oregano has 11% more carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 687% more dietary fiber than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and oregano has 92% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 66% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and oregano has 95% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oregano has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 268% more Vitamin E than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg 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 326 times more Vitamin K than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug 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, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12. Both oregano and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Oregano | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 13 times more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 740% more iron than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 210% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg 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 | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1007 UG | 1 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.748 G | ~ |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.877 G |
| Total | 0.748 G | 1.877 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and oregano are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 100% more calories than oregano - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chocolate hazelnut spread and oregano are high in carbohydrates. oregano has 10% more carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or oregano contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 13 times more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or oregano contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 740% more iron than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or oregano contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 210% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.