Mushroom vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and oregano:
- Both oregano and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Mushroom has 30 times less saturated fat than oregano.
- Oregano has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mushroom contains more Vitamin B12.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than mushroom.
- Oregano is a great source of protein.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, 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 mushroom has 92% less calories than oregano - oregano has 265 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to oregano for fat. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:10 and for oregano, 10:79:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 79% |
| Fat | 10% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 95% less carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oregano is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 41 times more dietary fiber than mushroom - oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oregano and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 191% more protein than mushroom - oregano has 9g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mushroom has 30 times less saturated fat than oregano - oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oregano and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than mushroom - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than oregano - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oregano does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 1825 times more Vitamin E than mushroom - oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than mushroom - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mushroom contains more Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and oregano contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Mushroom | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 237 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has 531 times more calcium than mushroom - oregano has 1597mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 72 times more iron than mushroom - oregano has 36.8mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both oregano and mushroom are high in potassium. Oregano has 296% more potassium than mushroom - oregano has 1260mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.748 G |
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FAQ
Does oregano or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Oregano is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than oregano - oregano has 265 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is oregano or mushroom better for protein?
Oregano is a great source of protein and it has 190% more protein than mushroom - oregano has 9g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does oregano or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 100% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does oregano or mushroom contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has 531 times more calcium than mushroom - oregano has 1597mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does oregano or mushroom contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 72 times more iron than mushroom - oregano has 36.8mg of iron in 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
Does oregano or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both oregano and mushroom are high in potassium. Oregano has 300% more potassium than mushroom - oregano has 1260mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.