Oregano vs. Jicama
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Jicama
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
jicama
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and jicama:
- Both jicama and oregano are high in dietary fiber.
- Jicama has 72.8 times less saturated fat than oregano.
- Jicama is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than jicama.
- 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: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oregano is high in calories and jicama has 86% less calories than oregano - jicama has 38 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oregano is heavier in protein and similar to jicama for carbs and fat. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 13:88:0 and for jicama, 8:90:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oregano | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 90% |
| Fat | ~ | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and jicama has 87% less carbohydrates than oregano - jicama has 8.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both jicama and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 767% more dietary fiber than jicama - jicama has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jicama and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - jicama has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than jicama - jicama has 0.72g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Jicama has 72.8 times less saturated fat than oregano - jicama has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jicama is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 778% more Vitamin C than oregano - jicama has 20.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than jicama - jicama 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 38 times more Vitamin E than jicama - jicama has 0.46mg 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 2071 times more Vitamin K than jicama - jicama has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oregano | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | 0.135 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 12 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has 132 times more calcium than jicama - jicama has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 60 times more iron than jicama - jicama has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Oregano is an excellent source of potassium and it has 740% more potassium than jicama - jicama has 150mg 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 | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1007 UG | 13 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 jicama per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.621 G | 0.014 G |
| Total | 0.621 G | 0.014 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than jicama per 100 grams.
| Oregano | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.748 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.748 G | 0.029 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 jicama or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and jicama has 90% less calories than oregano - jicama has 38 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does jicama or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and jicama has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - jicama has 8.8g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does jicama or oregano contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has 132 times more calcium than jicama - jicama has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does jicama or oregano contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 60 times more iron than jicama - jicama has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does jicama or oregano contain more potassium?
Oregano is a rich source of potassium and it has 740% more potassium than jicama - jicama has 150mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.